$1.95M Banana Republic & Gap California Employees Class Action Settlement

Banana Republic and Gap Inc. have agreed to pay $1.95 million to settle a class action brought by California employees over wage and hour violations. Eligible employees are included automatically unless they opt out by July 21, 2026.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

• California employees of Banana Republic or Gap Inc. during the class period
• You worked in California at a Banana Republic or Gap retail location or corporate role covered by the settlement
• California only — employees in other states are not covered
• Opt-out deadline: July 21, 2026 if you wish to preserve your right to sue independently

No claim form is required for the default settlement benefit. California employees are included automatically unless they opt out by July 21, 2026.

What Happened?

Banana Republic and Gap Inc. were sued by California employees alleging wage and hour violations including improper meal and rest break policies, off-the-clock work, and failure to pay all wages owed under California labor law. California has some of the strongest employee protection statutes in the country, and retail employers face frequent class action litigation over compliance.

The companies agreed to pay $1.95 million to settle the class action in Weitz v. Banana Republic while denying wrongdoing. California employees covered by the settlement are included automatically and will receive benefits without filing a claim form.

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Eligible California employees receive automatic settlement benefits based on their employment records during the class period. No claim form is required. If you wish to opt out and pursue your own lawsuit, you must do so by July 21, 2026 at WeitzBRSettlement.com.

Last reviewed: June 22, 2026 | Information verified from court records and official settlement documents.

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