Some Illinois job applicants who interviewed through HireVue may be able to claim money from a $3.75 million class action settlement.
The case centers on allegations that the interview process collected applicants' facial and voice data without providing the required disclosures or obtaining the consent required under Illinois law.
Here's what to know
According to Top Class Actions, HireVue agreed to settle claims brought under Illinois' Biometric Information Privacy Act, or BIPA, over alleged collection of applicants' biometric information in video interviews. While HireVue agreed to this settlement, that agreement does not mean the company admits to any wrongdoing.
People are included in the settlement if they completed a HireVue interview in Illinois that used voice and facial recognition technology between Jan. 27, 2017, and June 25, 2026.
Lawyers for the class estimate that each claimant could receive around $150, but this amount is not guaranteed, and the final amount will reportedly depend on the number of valid claims filed. To get paid, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 13, 2026.
Anyone who wants to opt out of the settlement or object to it has until Sept. 28, 2026. The final approval hearing is scheduled for Oct. 28, 2026.
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More background
The lawsuit focused on HireVue's remote interview platform, alleging that applicants' biometric identifiers were collected during the process without their express consent.
Biometric information and other data associated with a person's face or voice are highly sensitive and personal information. Unlike a password, it cannot simply be changed if it is collected, stored, or shared in ways people did not knowingly approve.
Modern interview tools can do more than just record answers. Depending on the software being used, they may also analyze or process physical and vocal traits.
Illinois has become a major battleground for these disputes because BIPA gives residents a way to challenge companies that allegedly collect biometric data without complying with the required notice and consent rules.
What can be done?
A person may qualify if they completed a HireVue interview in Illinois during the covered period and the interview involved voice and facial recognition technology. Filing a claim by Oct. 13, 2026, is necessary to seek payment.
The settlement notice says fraudulent claims can carry legal consequences and may reduce the funds available to eligible claimants.
Where can I learn more?
Questions about hiring software, consumer settlements, and Illinois regulation keep surfacing as technology shapes more of everyday life. These articles cover other legal disputes and developments involving consent, transparency, and compensation.
• Job applicants sued over technology used to screen potential hires, pressing Eightfold AI for transparency.
• Apple users could receive payouts under a $250 million settlement over Siri false advertising claims.
• Wisconsin officials called Tyco's $10 million PFAS settlement with Marinette insufficient to address contamination.
• In Illinois, lawmakers advanced a junk fee ban after sponsors cited families' rising costs.
• Near Chicago, homeowners saw Illinois incentives cut steep solar quotes to far lower net costs.
Across industries, fights over disclosure, accountability, and financial relief are becoming harder to ignore. That broader backdrop helps explain why biometric privacy disputes involving job applicants continue to face close scrutiny.
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