Target $4.6M NJ Distribution Center Wage Settlement, No Claim Needed
By Steve Levine
Published: January 11, 2026
Status: Proposed Settlement
Settlement Amount: $4,600,000
What is the Target NJ Distribution Center Class Action?
You may be part of a new $4.6 million class action settlement reached with Target Corporation over allegations that certain New Jersey distribution center employees were not paid for all time worked.The Target class action lawsuit was filed for alleged unpaid time related to pre-shift and post-shift time, including time spent walking at Target’s New Jersey distribution centers.
Target denies the allegations. The Court has not ruled in favor of either side. The parties agreed to settle after negotiations and to avoid the risk, delay, and cost of continued litigation.
What is the Total Settlement Amount?
The proposed settlement creates a $4,600,000.00 Global Settlement Fund.If approved, the fund will be used to pay Settlement Class Members, settlement administration costs, attorneys’ fees and expenses, and any court-approved service award to the named plaintiff.
How Do I Qualify For a Payout?
The settlement covers Progression Team Members who have been employed by Target at its New Jersey distribution centers at any time since August 6, 2019.If this settlement notice was addressed to you, the notice indicates you are covered by the settlement based on Target’s records.
How Much Can I Get Paid?
There is no single payout amount listed in the notice.Settlement awards will be calculated on a pro rata basis using Target’s pay records, meaning your payment generally depends on what Target’s records show about your work history during the covered period.
If Target’s pay records were available at the time notices were sent, your notice may include an estimated pro rata share.
How much will Each Class Action Claimant be Paid?
Payments vary by person and are based on Target’s payroll records and the pro rata formula described in the notice.If you have questions about your payment amount, the notice says to contact the Settlement Administrator.
How Do I File a Claim?
You do not need to file a claim to receive a settlement award. The class action lawsuit states that if the notice is addressed to you, you are covered by the settlement and you do not need to do anything to receive a settlement award, if the Court approves the settlement.What is the Claim Form Deadline?
There is no claim form deadline listed in the notice because no claim form is required for covered class members.Is Proof Required to File a Claim?
No. The notice states settlement awards are determined using Target’s pay records, and class members do not need to submit receipts, time records, or other proof to file a claim because there is no claim filing requirement.What are the Important Dates?
Here are the key deadlines listed in the notice:• Opt Out Deadline: February 13, 2026
• Objection Deadline: February 13, 2026
• Final Approval Hearing: February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
When Will Claim Form Be Available?
A claim form is not expected because the notice states eligible class members do not need to do anything to receive a settlement award if the settlement is approved.How Many People are Affected?
The Target employees settlement applies to Progression Team Members employed at Target’s New Jersey distribution centers since August 6, 2019.What are the Odds This Class Action is Settled?
A settlement has already been reached by the parties, but it is still subject to Court approval.The Court will decide whether to approve the settlement at the final approval hearing on February 24, 2026.
What is the Anticipated Settlement Amount?
The settlement amount stated in the notice is $4,600,000.00, subject to Court approval.How Do I Exclude Myself From the Settlement?
If you do not want to participate, you must submit a request for exclusion that is completed, dated, and signed by you. The exclusion request must be postmarked by February 13, 2026.How Can I Object to the Settlement?
If you believe the settlement is unfair and you do not opt out, you can object by sending a written objection to the Settlement Administrator.The notice states an objection must include your contact information, the last four digits of your SSN, the basis for your objection, and a reference to Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00030-CPO-SAK. Objections must be postmarked by February 13, 2026.
How Do the Lawyers and Plaintiff Get Paid?
The notice states Class Counsel will ask the Court for attorneys’ fees and expenses not to exceed one-third of the $4.6 million fund (listed as $1,533,333.33 plus expenses), subject to Court approval.The notice also states the named plaintiff may request a service award not to exceed $10,000, subject to Court approval.
Taxes: How Are Settlement Awards Treated?
The notice states settlement awards will be treated for tax purposes as:• One-third (1/3) as taxable wage income reported on an IRS Form W-2, with applicable withholdings
• Two-thirds (2/3) as taxable non-wage income reported on an IRS Form 1099, with no withholdings
The notice also states Target will pay employer-side payroll taxes, and class members are responsible for any tax liability arising from this allocation.
How Do I Find Class Action Settlements?
Find all the latest class actions you can qualify for by getting notified of new lawsuits as soon as they are open to claims:Settlement Website: NJDistributionCenterSettlement.com
Learn More
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: Class Action Site• U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, Sadler v. Target Corporation, Case No. 1:23-cv-00030-CPO-SAK
Filing Class Action Settlement Questions
Please submit only truthful information. If you are unsure whether you are included, review the official notice or contact the settlement administrator listed on the settlement website. OpenClassActions.com is a consumer news site and is not the settlement administrator or a law firm.
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Submit Claim| Class Action Summary | |
| Status | Proposed Settlement |
|---|---|
| Claim Form Deadline | No claim form required |
| Settlement Amount | $4,600,000 |
| Category | Employment and Unpaid Wages |
| Estimated Payout per Person | Pro rata. Based on Target pay records |
| Case Number | 1:23-cv-00030-CPO-SAK |
| Case Title | Sadler v. Target Corporation |
| Court | U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey |
| Final Approval Hearing | February 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. |
| Opt Out Deadline | February 13, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | February 13, 2026 |
| Settlement Website | NJ Distribution Center Settlement Site |
| Administrator | Sadler v Target, Settlement Administrator (PO Box 2715, Portland, OR 97208-2715) |