Amazon Retail Wage and Hour 2M Settlement, Did You Work at Amazon Go or Amazon Fresh in Washington?

Amazon Retail LLC agreed to pay $2,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit filed by hourly store employees in Washington state. The lawsuit alleged Amazon Retail failed to provide legally required meal and rest breaks and did not pay all wages owed. If you worked as an hourly employee for Amazon Retail — including Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores — in Washington between October 3, 2021 and October 27, 2025, you may receive an automatic cash payment with no claim form required. The final approval hearing is scheduled for May 22, 2026.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$2,000,000
Claim Deadline	No claim form required — payments are automatic
Who Qualifies	Hourly Amazon Retail employees in Washington state, Oct. 3, 2021–Oct. 27, 2025
Payout Per Person	At least $50 pro rata; final amount based on wages earned during qualifying period
Proof Required	No
Settlement Status	Proposed — final approval hearing May 22, 2026
Administrator	Simpluris
Official Website	arllcWageSettlement.com

Current Status & What Happens Next

• The settlement is proposed and awaiting final approval at a hearing scheduled for May 22, 2026 in King County Superior Court, Washington.
• No claim form is required. Every eligible class member who does not opt out will automatically receive a payment approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval.
• The opt-out and objection deadlines have not yet been publicly confirmed — check arllcWageSettlement.com regularly for updates.

What Is the Amazon Retail Lawsuit About?

Amazon Retail LLC operates Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh convenience and grocery stores across Washington state. These stores rely on hourly employees to run day-to-day store operations, including cashiering, stocking, and customer service. Washington state law requires employers to provide all hourly workers with paid rest breaks and unpaid meal breaks that meet specific timing and length requirements.

Plaintiff Trishelle Garner, a former Amazon Retail hourly employee, filed a class action lawsuit in King County Superior Court alleging that Amazon Retail failed to follow Washington’s meal and rest break laws and also failed to pay all wages owed to hourly store workers. The lawsuit claims that affected employees worked through required break periods without compensation and were not properly paid for all hours worked during the class period. Amazon Retail denies all wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the further cost and uncertainty of litigation.

The lawsuit is captioned Trishelle Garner v. Amazon Retail LLC, Case No. 24-2-11344-0, pending in King County Superior Court. The settlement covers all hourly Amazon Retail employees in Washington who worked at any time between October 3, 2021 and October 27, 2025.

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Who Is Eligible to Receive a Payment?

The settlement covers all current and former hourly Amazon Retail store workers in Washington state during the class period. Specifically:

• You may qualify if Amazon Retail LLC employed you in a paid hourly position in the state of Washington at any point between October 3, 2021 and October 27, 2025.
• You may qualify if you worked at any Amazon Retail location in Washington, including Amazon Go or Amazon Fresh stores, in an hourly capacity during the qualifying period.
• You may qualify if Amazon Retail’s records identify you as a class member and you received a settlement notice in the mail or by email.
• You do not qualify if you were a salaried or exempt employee of Amazon Retail, or if you are a current officer, director, or agent of Amazon Retail LLC, or a judge or court staff member assigned to this case.

If you are unsure whether you qualify, contact the settlement administrator at (888) 428-6671 or [email protected].

How Much Can You Receive?

Every eligible class member who does not opt out will receive an automatic pro rata cash payment — no action required on your part.

Minimum guaranteed payment: At least $50.00

Final payment calculation: The settlement administrator will calculate each class member’s individual payment based on the wages you earned at Amazon Retail during the qualifying period — October 3, 2021 through October 27, 2025. Workers who earned more wages during this period, or who worked for a longer time, will generally receive a higher payment than those who worked fewer hours or for a shorter period.

How the $2,000,000 fund breaks down:

• Attorneys’ fees and litigation costs: Up to 33.33% of the total fund (up to approximately $666,600)
• Service award to named plaintiff Trishelle Garner: TBD
• Settlement administration costs: TBD
• Cash payments to class members: Remainder of the net fund after above deductions

Important tax note: The settlement administrator will treat 50% of each class member’s payment as wages and report that portion on an IRS Form W-2, subject to standard payroll tax withholding. The other 50% will be reported differently. You may receive a smaller net check than your gross settlement amount due to this withholding. Consult a tax professional if you have questions about how your payment will be taxed. For more on how Washington state wage laws work and what employers legally owe you, see our guide to Washington state wage and hour laws.

How to Receive Your Payment

Because no claim form is required, the process is straightforward for most class members.

Step 1 — Check your mail and email for a settlement notice from the administrator. The notice confirms you are a class member and explains your options.

Step 2 — Review the settlement terms at arllcWageSettlement.com. Make sure you understand what you receive and what rights you give up by staying in the settlement class.

Step 3 — Update your mailing address with the settlement administrator if you have moved since working at Amazon Retail. Contact Simpluris at (888) 428-6671 or [email protected] or write to: Garner v. Amazon Retail LLC, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799.

Step 4 — Decide whether to opt out. If you want to keep your right to sue Amazon Retail independently over these wage and hour claims, you must submit a written opt-out request by the deadline. Check the official website for the confirmed opt-out deadline.

Step 5 — If you disagree with the settlement terms, you may object in writing to the court before the objection deadline. Attending the May 22, 2026 final approval hearing is optional.

Step 6 — Wait for final court approval. If the court approves the settlement on May 22, 2026, and no appeals are filed, the administrator will mail payments to all eligible class members approximately 90 days after final approval.

Estimated time to update your contact information: Under 5 minutes.

Important Deadlines & Dates

Milestone	Date
Class Period Begins	October 3, 2021
Class Period Ends	October 27, 2025
Lawsuit Filed	2024 (King County Superior Court)
Opt-Out Deadline	TBD — check arllcWageSettlement.com
Objection Deadline	TBD — check arllcWageSettlement.com
Final Approval Hearing	May 22, 2026 (King County Superior Court)
Expected Payment Date	~90 days after final approval and resolution of any appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to receive my Amazon Retail settlement payment? 

No. Class Counsel already represents all class members at no cost, and no claim form is required. Payments go out automatically to eligible workers who do not opt out. If you want independent legal advice before deciding whether to opt out, you may consult a lawyer at your own expense.

Is the Amazon Retail wage and hour settlement legitimate? 

Yes. This is a court-supervised class action in King County Superior Court, Washington, Case No. 24-2-11344-0. The official website is arllcWageSettlement.com, administered by Simpluris. You can also reach the administrator at (888) 428-6671 or [email protected].

When will I receive my Amazon Retail settlement payment? 

Payments go out approximately 90 days after the court grants final approval at the May 22, 2026 hearing, and after any appeals resolve. Keep your current mailing address updated with the administrator so your check reaches you.

What if I missed the deadline to opt out of the Amazon Retail settlement?

 If the opt-out deadline passes without action, you automatically remain in the settlement class. You receive a payment if eligible, but you give up your right to sue Amazon Retail LLC separately over the meal break and wage claims this settlement covers.

Will my Amazon Retail settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Yes — partially. The administrator will treat 50% of your payment as wages and issue an IRS Form W-2 for that portion, subject to payroll tax withholding. You may receive less than your full gross settlement amount. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Does this settlement cover Amazon warehouse or delivery workers? 

No. This settlement only covers hourly retail store employees at Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations in Washington state. It does not cover warehouse fulfillment workers, Amazon Flex delivery drivers, or corporate employees — those workers are covered by separate legal actions.

I moved since I worked at Amazon Retail. How do I make sure I get my payment? 

Contact Simpluris right away to update your address — call (888) 428-6671, email [email protected], or write to: Garner v. Amazon Retail LLC, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799. Do this well before the May 22, 2026 final approval hearing.

What Washington state break laws did Amazon Retail allegedly violate? 

Washington law requires employers to give hourly workers a paid 10-minute rest break for every four hours worked and an unpaid 30-minute meal break for shifts over five hours. The lawsuit alleges Amazon Retail failed to consistently provide these breaks and did not pay all wages owed when breaks were skipped or cut short. If you want to know more about your break and wage rights as a Washington worker, our Washington state wage and hour laws guide explains the rules your employer must follow.

Sources & References

• arllcWageSettlement.com — Official Settlement Website
• King County Superior Court — Case No. 24-2-11344-0, Trishelle Garner v. Amazon Retail LLC

Last Updated: March 22, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.