How much does the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement pay?

Estimated payout: $657.38–$5,000.

What is the claim deadline for the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement?

Closed to new claims — the deadline was February 3, 2026.

Do I need proof of purchase for the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement?

No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.

Is the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement notice real, or a scam?

Claims are filed only at hpbepoasettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.

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Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement

$657.38–$5,000

Verified July 13, 2026 against hpbepoasettlement.comFound via ClaimDepotHow ClaimWatch verifies cases

Closed to new claims since February 3, 2026. Browse open settlements →

Where this case stands

Final approval hearing held February 20, 2026

Claims closed February 3, 2026. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.

February 3, 2026
Opt-out and objection deadline
Last day to exclude yourself from the settlement or object to its terms.
February 3, 2026
Claim deadline
Claims had to be submitted by this date.
February 20, 2026
Final approval hearing
The court hears any objections and decides whether to approve the settlement.

What happened

Half Price Books allegedly violated Washington law by not disclosing wage scales or salary ranges in job postings for open positions. The defendant denies all claims and contends it is not liable.

Do you qualify?

Anyone whose application for specific job listing numbers (905623, 912624, 912696, 993830, or 1111120) in Washington with Half Price Books was submitted between January 1, 2023 and June 11, 2025, for positions where the wage scale or salary range was not disclosed.

What the settlement pays

Between $657.38 and $5,000.00 depending on how many Settlement Class Members submit a valid and timely Claim Form

How to file

Submit a Claim Form either by mail or via the settlement website by February 3, 2026. No proof is required to submit a claim form.

Common questions

How much does the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement pay?: Estimated payout: $657.38–$5,000.Why settlement checks are smaller than the headline number →
What is the claim deadline for the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement?: Closed to new claims — the deadline was February 3, 2026.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement?: No. Claims can be filed without a receipt.
What is the status of the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement?: Final approval hearing held February 20, 2026. Claims closed February 3, 2026. The court docket does not yet show a final approval order. Once one is entered, payments usually follow within three to twelve months.
Is the Half Price Books Wage Disclosure Settlement notice real, or a scam?: Claims are filed only at hpbepoasettlement.com. Filing is always free, and no administrator asks for payment or a full Social Security number by email or text.How to tell a real settlement notice from a scam →

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