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Red Robin International, Inc. has agreed to a class action settlement valued at up to $1,674,500 to resolve allegations that its Washington job listings failed to disclose required pay scales and benefit descriptions under state pay transparency laws.
Red Robin International, Inc. has reached a class action settlement worth up to $1,674,500 following allegations that the casual dining chain failed to disclose wage scales, salary ranges, and employee benefit details in its Washington state job postings. The lawsuit claims these omissions breached Washington labor protections designed to grant job seekers full financial transparency during the hiring process. If you applied for a job with Red Robin in Washington state between January 1, 2023, and June 12, 2026, you may be eligible to receive an estimated payout of $573 or more. You must take action and submit a valid claim form before the September 25, 2026, deadline to participate.
The legal action, titled Rummell v. Red Robin International, Inc. (Case No. 24-2-01225-34), was brought on behalf of job applicants who sought open positions with the restaurant chain across Washington state.
According to court filings, the lawsuit alleged that Red Robin published job advertisements on its official careers portal and authorized third-party recruiting platforms without providing essential compensation details. Plaintiffs asserted that omitting wage scales and benefit summaries violated clear state labor statutes. Red Robin denies any wrongdoing or legal liability and maintains that its hiring practices were lawful, but agreed to the financial settlement to resolve the claims and avoid the ongoing expense and uncertainty of prolonged litigation.
Washington state has enacted robust wage transparency legislation under the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110). Under the law, employers with 15 or more workers are strictly required to include starting wage scales, salary ranges, and a general description of all benefits and compensation in every public job posting.
These legal safeguards ensure that job seekers enter the application process with full visibility into compensation, helping eliminate pay disparities and saving applicants time and resources. When companies advertise employment openings without disclosing mandatory salary ranges, everyday job applicants are deprived of rights guaranteed under state law. Class action lawsuits serve as an essential tool to hold major corporations accountable and ensure employers uphold transparent labor standards.
Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Red Robin will establish a settlement fund ranging from a minimum of $1,109,675 up to a maximum cap of $1,674,500. The total value of the fund scales dynamically based on the total number of approved claimants who file valid claim forms.
The settlement fund will cover court-approved administrative costs, legal fees, litigation expenses, a $10,000 service award to the class representative, and direct monetary distributions to approved class members. For every eligible claimant beyond initial estimates, Red Robin will increase the net fund by $573.43 per person up to the maximum $1,674,500 threshold. Individual payouts are estimated at $573.43, though actual payments could reach up to $5,000 per claimant depending on final participation levels.
You may be eligible to receive a financial payout from the settlement fund if you satisfy specific qualification criteria established by the court:
Job Application Window: You applied for and maintained an application for an open job position located in Washington state with Red Robin International, Inc. between January 1, 2023, and June 12, 2026.
Application Platform: You submitted your employment application directly through Red Robin’s company website or through an authorized third-party job search platform.
Omitted Pay Details: The job posting you applied to did not contain the required wage scale, salary range, or general description of benefits.
Eligible applicants should have received a personalized notice by mail or email containing a unique Login ID and PIN from the designated Settlement Administrator, Simpluris, Inc.
If you belong to the settlement class, you must choose how to exercise your legal rights before specific court-ordered deadlines pass:
Submit a Claim Form (Deadline: September 25, 2026): Submitting an online or postmarked claim form by September 25, 2026, is the only way to receive a settlement check. By submitting a claim, you release your right to pursue separate legal claims against Red Robin regarding these pay transparency allegations.
Request Exclusion / Opt Out (Deadline: September 25, 2026): If you choose to exclude yourself from the settlement class, you will not receive any financial payout, but you retain the right to file an independent lawsuit against Red Robin regarding these issues.
Object to the Settlement (Deadline: September 25, 2026): You may file a written objection with the court explaining why you believe the settlement terms should not be approved. You cannot object if you exclude yourself from the class.
Final Approval Hearing (January 29, 2027): The court will hold a final fairness hearing on January 29, 2027, to determine whether to grant final approval to the settlement agreement. Payments will be distributed only after the court grants final approval and any potential appeals are resolved.
If you applied for a job with Red Robin in Washington state during the eligible timeframe, you can submit your claim form online at the official settlement portal (RREPOASettlement.com) using the Login ID and PIN provided in your settlement notice. Alternatively, you can complete and mail a paper claim form to the Settlement Administrator.
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