Hire Velocity data breach settlement
Checked Nov 12, 2026 on the official settlement site
Can I claim?
Yes, if you are in the class: people living in the United States who were sent a written notice from Hire Velocity that their private information may have been compromised in the February 2025 data incident. File by Nov 30, 2026 (17 days left). The most one person can receive is $2,000, mostly for documented losses. Without receipts: $40 alternate cash payment instead of the documented-loss reimbursement, no documents needed.
File a claim on the official site →- Official settlement site:
- hirevelocitysettlement.com
- Deadline:
- Nov 30, 2026 (17 days left)
| Claim deadline | Nov 30, 2026 (17 days left) |
|---|---|
| Most one person can get | $2,000 |
| Proof | Cash option without receipts |
| Final approval hearing | Dec 15, 2026 |
| Case | Lencola Roberts, et al. v. Hire Velocity, LLC, No. 26EV000358, Ga. State Ct., Fulton County |
| Data exposed | Names and Social Security numbers |
What happened
On or about February 17, 2025, a cybersecurity incident at Hire Velocity, a recruiting firm, gave unauthorized access to systems and files holding names and Social Security numbers of certain employees, contractors and clients.
Who can claim from the Hire Velocity settlement?
People living in the United States who were sent a written notice from Hire Velocity that their private information may have been compromised in the February 2025 data incident.
How much can I get?
Cash without proof: $40 alternate cash payment instead of the documented-loss reimbursement, no documents needed. Documented losses: up to $2,000. Also: Two years of three-bureau credit monitoring with $1 million insurance, on request with either cash option.
Do I need proof?
Cash option without receipts. Keep receipts if you want to claim documented losses too.
When will I get paid?
Payments start after the court grants final approval (hearing Dec 15, 2026) and any appeals end, often several months later.
Is the settlement website legit?
Use only the court-approved site: hirevelocitysettlement.com. Do not pay anyone to file; claims are free.
Sources
- Lencola Roberts (official site) · Kroll Settlement Administration (settlement administrator) · official
- Hire Velocity Data Breach Class Action Settlement · ClaimDepot · aggregator
Teollimi is not a law firm and is not affiliated with the court, the claims administrator or Hire Velocity. Terms on the official settlement site prevail.