Employment

Hearthside Illinois Child Labor Settlement

Settlement Amount
$4,500,000 fund (up to $2,250,000 allocated to claimant payments)

Claim Deadline
November 20, 2026

Total Fund
$4,500,000

Hearthside Food Solutions has agreed to a $4,500,000 Illinois Attorney General child labor settlement. Up to $2,250,000 is allocated to claimant payments for workers who were under age 16 at an Illinois Hearthside facility between March 1, 2020 and December 4, 2024. Direct-hire and staffing-agency temp workers both qualify. Claim deadline: November 20, 2026.

Do I Qualify?

You may be eligible if:

You worked at a Hearthside Food Solutions facility in Illinois
Your work occurred between March 1, 2020 and December 4, 2024
You were under age 16 for some or all of the time you worked there
You were a direct-hire employee or a staffing-agency temporary worker
Immigration status does not affect your eligibility
You can provide proof of age and proof of employment while under 16

Documentation required: Proof of age (birth certificate or government ID) and proof of employment at the Illinois Hearthside facility while under 16 (payroll records, employment agreement, or similar). Submit documents with your online or mailed claim.

File your claim through the official settlement website at hearthsidefssettlement.com before November 20, 2026.

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What Happened?

The Illinois Attorney General brought enforcement action against Hearthside Food Solutions alleging unlawful employment of workers under age 16 at Illinois facilities. The settlement creates a $4,500,000 fund to address those child labor claims.

Up to $2,250,000 (50% of the settlement fund) is allocated to claimant payments. Eligible workers — including direct-hire employees and staffing-agency temps — may claim a pro rata share based on weeks worked while under 16 during the March 1, 2020 through December 4, 2024 class period.

Payment formula: (50% of settlement fund ÷ total weeks worked by all claimants) × the claimant's own weeks worked while a minor. Exact amounts depend on total valid claims and weeks claimed. Immigration status does not affect eligibility.

Claims must be filed by November 20, 2026. Payments are expected in Q1 2027 after administrator review and court-approved distribution. File only through the official Atticus Administration portal at hearthsidefssettlement.com.

How to File Your Claim

File online at hearthsidefssettlement.com/il-ag-v-hearthside-claim-form/, or mail a completed claim form with supporting documents to Hearthside Food Solutions Settlement, c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164. Requires proof of age (birth certificate or government ID) and proof of employment at the facility while under 16 (payroll records, employment agreement, or similar).
Visit the official claim form: https://www.hearthsidefssettlement.com/il-ag-v-hearthside-claim-form/

How Much Will I Actually Get?

Pro rata share of the $2,250,000 claimant pool based on weeks worked while under 16. Formula: (50% of settlement fund ÷ total weeks worked by all claimants) × claimant's own weeks worked while a minor. Payments expected Q1 2027.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the Hearthside Illinois child labor settlement?

You may qualify if you worked at a Hearthside Food Solutions facility in Illinois between March 1, 2020 and December 4, 2024, and were under age 16 for some or all of the time you worked there. Both direct-hire employees and staffing-agency temp workers qualify. Immigration status does not affect eligibility.

How much can I get from the Hearthside Illinois child labor settlement?

Eligible claimants receive a pro rata share of the $2,250,000 claimant payment pool (50% of the $4,500,000 settlement fund) based on weeks worked while under 16. The formula is: (50% of the settlement fund ÷ total weeks worked by all claimants) × your own weeks worked while a minor. Exact amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed and how many weeks each claimant worked while under 16. Payments are expected in Q1 2027.

How do I file a Hearthside Illinois child labor claim and what documents do I need?

File online at hearthsidefssettlement.com/il-ag-v-hearthside-claim-form/, or mail a completed claim form with supporting documents to Hearthside Food Solutions Settlement, c/o Atticus Administration, PO Box 64053, St. Paul, MN 55164. You must provide proof of age (birth certificate or government ID) and proof of employment at the facility while under 16 (payroll records, employment agreement, or similar).

What is the Hearthside Illinois child labor claim deadline and when will I be paid?

Claims must be submitted by November 20, 2026. Payments are expected in the first quarter of 2027 after claim review and court-approved distribution. Check the official settlement site for updates on payment timing.