Poultry Wages Settlement: When Will It Pay Out?

What is the Poultry Wages Settlement about?

Poultry companies including Perdue, Tyson, Pilgrim's Pride, Sanderson Farms, Wayne Farms and others agreed to pay $398.05 million to settle claims they conspired to suppress pay for poultry plant workers (Jien v. Perdue Farms). If you worked as a non-supervisory hourly employee at a poultry processing complex, plant, hatchery, or feed mill between January 1, 2000 and July 20, 2021, you can still submit a participation form: the participation period was extended to August 31, 2026. Payments are pro rata, based on how long you worked and what you earned; the first round of payments began going out on May 15, 2026. A copy of a photo ID or one paycheck or paystub from your employment is required. Eligibility, claim review, payment timing, and any payment amount are determined by the settlement administrator, court-approved terms, or applicable refund program. Payout does not administer the settlement, determine eligibility, or guarantee payment.

Who qualifies for the Poultry Wages Settlement?

You may qualify for the Poultry Wages Settlement if you meet the eligibility requirements below. Eligibility is finally determined by the settlement administrator, not by Payout.

• Worked as a non-supervisory hourly employee at a poultry processing complex, plant, hatchery, or feed mill operated by a defendant poultry company between January 1, 2000 and July 20, 2021
• Provide a copy of official photo identification (such as a driver's license or employee ID), or a copy of at least one paycheck or paystub from that employment

When will the Poultry Wages Settlement pay out?

No payout date is listed for this settlement yet. Most class action settlements pay out 3 to 12 months after the claim deadline closes — for this settlement, that was Aug 31, 2026. Payments go out once the settlement gets final approval and the administrator verifies every claim.

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