Published
January 11, 2026
Updated
July 16, 2026
This settlement resolves wage claims against Target over unpaid pre- and post-shift time at its New Jersey distribution centers. If you worked there as an hourly Progression Team Member since August 6, 2019, the court has approved a $4.6 million deal that pays you automatically — there is nothing to file.
What Is the Target NJ Wage Settlement About?
If you worked as an hourly Progression Team Member at one of Target's New Jersey distribution centers since August 6, 2019, you may be owed money — and you do not have to file anything to get it.The lawsuit alleged that Target failed to pay these hourly, non-exempt workers for time spent on mandatory security screening and walking to and from their workstations before and after their shifts, in alleged violation of the New Jersey Wage and Hour Law.
Target denies the allegations and any wrongdoing. The company agreed to settle to avoid the risk, delay, and cost of continued litigation, and the court has not ruled that Target did anything wrong. The gross settlement fund is $4,600,000. The case is Sadler v. Target Corp., No. 1:23-cv-00030-CPO-SAK, in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey.
Status
Final Approval Granted · Paying
Final approval followed the February 24, 2026 hearing; automatic pro-rata checks are being distributed.
Payment
Automatic pro-rata check
No claim form to file — the administrator mails checks using Target's payroll records.
Class
Hourly Progression Team Members · Target NJ DCs
Burlington, Perth Amboy, and Logan Township/Bridgeport, from August 6, 2019 through final approval.
Proof Required
Automatic Payment
No claim form to file — payment is mailed automatically.
Who Is Covered?
The class covers individuals who worked for Target as hourly, non-exempt Progression Team Members at its New Jersey distribution centers — in Burlington, Perth Amboy, and Logan Township/Bridgeport — at any time from August 6, 2019 through the date of final approval.Court records put the class at 15,913 members. If a settlement notice was addressed to you, Target's records indicate you are covered.
Do I Need to File a Claim?
No. This is an automatic payment settlement. If you are a class member and did not opt out, you do not need to do anything to be paid.The settlement administrator uses Target's payroll records to calculate each class member's pro-rata share and mails a check automatically. There is no claim form to fill out.
How Much Will I Get?
There is no single flat amount. Each class member's payment is calculated pro rata (proportionally) from Target's payroll records, so it depends on your work history during the covered period.After court-approved deductions for attorneys' fees, expenses, administration costs, and a service award, roughly $2.75 million of the $4.6 million fund is expected to be distributed among the class of about 15,913 members. Individual checks vary.
What Is the Status of the Settlement?
The court granted preliminary approval on October 30, 2025. The deadline to opt out of or object to the settlement was February 13, 2026, and that window has passed.The court held the final approval hearing on February 24, 2026 and granted final approval. Automatic pro-rata checks are being distributed to the class using Target's payroll records. Dates can change by court order, so check the official settlement website for the latest status.
Where Does the Money Go?
The $4,600,000 gross fund pays class members plus court-approved deductions:• Attorneys' fees of up to one-third of the fund ($1,533,333.33) plus expenses, subject to court approval.
• Settlement administration costs.
• A service award of up to $10,000 for the class representatives, subject to court approval.
• The remaining net amount — roughly $2.75 million — is distributed pro rata to the class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to file a claim?
No. Payments are automatic. If you are a class member and did not opt out, the administrator mails your pro-rata check using Target's payroll records — there is nothing to file.Who is covered?
Hourly, non-exempt Progression Team Members employed at Target's New Jersey distribution centers (Burlington, Perth Amboy, and Logan Township/Bridgeport) at any time from August 6, 2019 through final approval — about 15,913 people.How much will I get?
Payments vary. Each share is calculated pro rata from Target's payroll records; roughly $2.75 million of the $4.6 million fund is distributed across the class after court-approved deductions.When will payments go out?
The court granted final approval after the February 24, 2026 hearing, and automatic pro-rata checks are being distributed.Official Settlement Notice
Sources and Resources
- Official Settlement Website — NJ Distribution Center Settlement
- Official Settlement Notice (PDF) — Court-Authorized Class Notice
- U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey — Sadler v. Target Corp., No. 1:23-cv-00030-CPO-SAK
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Settlement Amount
$4,600,000 gross (~$2.75M net to the class)
Case Title
Sadler v. Target Corp.
Case Number
1:23-cv-00030-CPO-SAK
Court
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Final Approval
Granted (after the February 24, 2026 hearing)
Class Size
15,913 Progression Team Members
Payment
Automatic pro-rata check (no claim form)
Official Website
NJ Distribution Center Settlement.com
