Hire Velocity Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Lencola Roberts, et al. v. Hire Velocity, LLC, No. 26EV000358

If Hire Velocity sent you a letter about a 2025 data breach, you may be able to file a claim. The Atlanta-based recruiting firm agreed to settle a lawsuit after a cybersecurity incident exposed employees’, contractors’, and clients’ names and Social Security numbers. You have until November 30, 2026, to submit a claim form.

Hire Velocity Data Breach Settlement — Key Facts

Detail	Info
Settlement Amount	UNVERIFIED — the settlement agreement’s total fund figure could not be extracted from the court-posted PDF, which loads through a script-based viewer that returned no readable text
Claim Deadline	November 30, 2026 (postmark or online)
Who Qualifies	U.S. residents sent written notice by Hire Velocity that their information may have been compromised in the Data Incident (on or about February 17, 2025)
Estimated Payout	UNVERIFIED — dollar figures for Cash Payment A (documented losses) and Cash Payment B (alternative cash) are listed by name in the settlement’s FAQ index but the amounts were not extractable from the site or its linked documents
Proof Required	Yes, for the documented-loss Cash Payment A option; No, for the Cash Payment B alternative
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved; awaiting final approval
Court & Case Number	State Court of Fulton County, Georgia — No. 26EV000358
Law Alleged	UNVERIFIED — the specific causes of action pled in the complaint could not be confirmed from an accessible primary-source filing
Administrator	Kroll Settlement Administration LLC
Official Claim Site	HireVelocitySettlement.com
Last Updated	September 16, 2026

Who Is Hire Velocity and Why Are They Being Sued Over a Data Breach?

Hire Velocity, LLC is an Atlanta-based recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) firm that runs hiring programs for other companies, which means it holds sensitive records — names, Social Security numbers, and other private data — not just for its own staff but for the employees, contractors, and clients of the businesses it serves. That’s exactly the kind of concentrated, third-party data pool hackers look for. When someone got into Hire Velocity’s systems in February 2025, they weren’t just after one company’s records — they were after everyone Hire Velocity recruits, staffs, or processes on behalf of its client base.

What Did Hire Velocity Do Around February 17, 2025?

According to the official settlement notice, a cybersecurity incident on or about February 17, 2025, allowed unauthorized access to Hire Velocity’s computer systems and files. Those files contained “first and last names and Social Security numbers” belonging to certain employees, contractors, and clients.

The lawsuit, filed in the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia, argues Hire Velocity should have kept that information better protected. Hire Velocity denies any wrongdoing and says it didn’t do anything wrong — but agreed to settle rather than continue fighting the case in court.

If you got a letter from Hire Velocity about this, your name was tied to a Social Security number sitting in a system that wasn’t locked down the way it should have been.

Who Qualifies for the Hire Velocity Data Breach Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone who received a written notice from Hire Velocity about the February 2025 Data Incident
• Employees whose personnel records were processed through Hire Velocity’s recruitment systems
• Contractors placed or managed through a Hire Velocity RPO engagement
• Clients of companies that used Hire Velocity’s recruiting or staffing services during the relevant period

You’re not part of this settlement if you never received written notice from Hire Velocity, or if your information wasn’t part of the systems and files affected by the February 2025 incident.

Hire Velocity Class Members Outside Georgia — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. Even though the case is filed in a Georgia state court, the settlement class isn’t limited to Georgia residents. Anyone in the United States who lives elsewhere and received a notice letter is included the same way a Georgia resident would be — where you live now doesn’t change your eligibility.

Not sure if you qualify for the Hire Velocity data breach settlement? A free consultation with a data privacy attorney can help you sort it out before the November 30, 2026 deadline.

That claim money is yours to collect. Skip the form, and it stays with the settlement fund instead of coming to you.

What Can Hire Velocity Settlement Class Members Get?

The settlement offers two cash options plus credit monitoring, based on the categories named in the official FAQ:

Cash Payment A — Documented Out-of-Pocket Losses

If you can show losses tied to the breach — fees, replacement costs, time spent fixing identity issues — you can file for reimbursement. UNVERIFIED — the specific dollar cap for this option could not be confirmed; the claim form and settlement agreement PDFs on the official site did not return readable text through available research tools.

Cash Payment B — Alternative Cash Payment

If you don’t have documentation, there’s a flat cash option with no proof required. UNVERIFIED — the exact dollar amount for this tier could not be confirmed for the same reason.

Credit Monitoring

The settlement also includes a credit monitoring benefit for class members, in addition to whichever cash option you choose. Exact duration and provider are detailed in the settlement agreement, which was not independently verifiable through the tools available for this article — check the official Documents page before you file if this matters to your decision.

Any payment involves real math tied to how many people file valid claims — the more claims submitted, the more a fixed fund gets divided. Check your exact payout amount using the ID and PIN from your notice before deciding which cash option makes sense for you.

How to File Your Hire Velocity Data Breach Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to HireVelocitySettlement.com and click “Submit an Online Claim.”
2. Enter the information requested from your notice, or your name and contact details if you filed without a notice.
3. Choose either Cash Payment A (documented losses, with proof) or Cash Payment B (no-proof alternative cash).
4. Upload any supporting documentation if you’re claiming Cash Payment A.
5. Elect credit monitoring if you want it, then submit your form online or by mail.
6. Save your confirmation and watch for updates from Kroll Settlement Administration LLC.

The claim deadline is November 30, 2026, whether you file online or by postmarked mail. Payments won’t go out until the court grants final approval at the December 15, 2026 hearing and any appeals are resolved.

Should Hire Velocity Class Members Opt Out or Object Before November 16, 2026?

What Opting Out of the Hire Velocity Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means you won’t receive any settlement benefits, but you keep the right to sue Hire Velocity on your own over the same data incident. Most people shouldn’t make this decision without talking to a lawyer. The opt-out deadline is November 16, 2026.

How to Object to the Hire Velocity Settlement

Objecting keeps you in the class while letting you tell the court what you don’t like about the deal. You can also ask to speak at the Final Approval Hearing on December 15, 2026. Written objections must be postmarked by November 16, 2026.

Talk to a class action lawsuit attorney before November 16, 2026 if you’re weighing either option.

Hire Velocity Data Breach — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 26EV000358

Do I need a lawyer to file a Hire Velocity data breach settlement claim?

 No. You can file a legal claim yourself at HireVelocitySettlement.com using the ID from your notice. A data privacy attorney is worth consulting mainly if you’re deciding whether to opt out or object instead.

Is the Hire Velocity data breach settlement legitimate? 

Yes. It’s a real settlement tied to Case No. 26EV000358 in the State Court of Fulton County, Georgia, administered by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC — the same firm that runs many major class action settlements nationwide.

When will Hire Velocity settlement payments be sent? 

Payments only go out after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved. The Final Approval Hearing is set for December 15, 2026, so payments would follow sometime after that date.

What if I miss the Hire Velocity claim deadline? 

Once November 30, 2026 passes without a submitted claim, you generally give up the right to a settlement payment, though your legal rights as a class member may still be affected. A consumer rights lawyer can tell you if other options exist.

How do I know if my information was part of the Hire Velocity data breach?

 If you received a written notice referencing the February 2025 Data Incident from Hire Velocity, your information was likely included. The claim form and notice contain an ID you can use to confirm your status on the official site.

Who administers the Hire Velocity settlement claims process?

 Kroll Settlement Administration LLC runs the official website, processes claim forms, and answers questions at 833-930-1179. It’s court-approved as the only authorized administrator for this case.

What happens if I do nothing about the Hire Velocity settlement? 

If you do nothing, you won’t receive any settlement class member benefits, and you give up the right to sue Hire Velocity later over the claims this settlement resolves.

Sources Used in This Hire Velocity Article

• Official Settlement Website — HireVelocitySettlement.com, administered by Kroll Settlement Administration LLC: https://hirevelocitysettlement.com/
• Official Documents Page — Settlement Agreement, Preliminary Approval Order, Long Form Notice, and Claim Form: https://hirevelocitysettlement.com/documents

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official HireVelocitySettlement.com settlement website and its linked Documents page, as of September 16, 2026. Dollar figures that could not be independently confirmed are marked UNVERIFIED rather than estimated. Last Updated: September 16, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.