Athleta, Gap wage and hour class action. Athleta and Gap face class action alleging unpaid wages and missed breaks. On October 13, 2026, a class action complaint for unpaid wages was filed in King County Superior Court against Athleta, LLC, The Gap, Inc., and GPS Services, Inc., alleging violations of Washington State wage and hour laws affecting hourly-paid or non-exempt employees. The lawsuit seeks unpaid wages on behalf of the plaintiff and other allegedly similarly situated workers. What does the lawsuit allege? The action, Herrera v. Athleta, LLC, et al., No. 26-2-33532-0 SEA (Wash. Super. Ct., King Cnty.), alleges that the defendants failed to provide required rest and meal breaks, pay minimum wages for all hours worked, and pay overtime wages when employees worked more than 40 hours in a workweek. It also alleges failures to accrue paid sick leave or allow its use for qualifying absences, along with unlawful wage deductions and rebates from employees' wages. Who is included in the proposed class? The proposed statewide class includes all hourly-paid or non-exempt employees of the defendants in Washington at any time from three years before the complaint was filed through the final disposition of the action. The lawsuit also proposes a Seattle, Washington subclass consisting of hourly-paid or non-exempt employees of the defendants in Washington who worked in the City of Seattle during that same period. The complaint specifies certain exclusions from both proposed groups. What should Washington employees know about their wage and hour rights? Washington wage and hour laws provide protections involving meal and rest periods, pay for hours worked, overtime compensation, paid sick leave, and wage deductions. Whether an employee has a claim depends on the applicable law and the circumstances of their employment. Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. represents employees in wage and hour matters involving alleged unpaid wages, overtime violations, and other unlawful compensation practices. Employees who believe they have been denied required meal or rest breaks, proper wages or overtime, paid sick leave, or other compensation may have rights under state and federal law and are encouraged to contact its firm to discuss their circumstances. For a free, no-obligation legal evaluation: About Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. is a nationally recognized, plaintiff-side class action law firm representing investors, consumers, and employees in matters involving securities fraud, corporate misconduct, mergers and acquisitions, antitrust violations, whistleblower claims, data breaches, consumer fraud, employment law violations, as well as ERISA and retirement plan litigation. Its attorneys have served as lead or co-lead counsel in major securities cases, recovering more than $10 billion for institutional and individual investors. Kehoe Law Firm's class action legal services are provided on a contingency-fee basis, meaning plaintiffs are not responsible for attorneys' fees or litigation expenses. Any request for attorneys' fees and expenses will be subject to court approval. Send Kehoe Law Firm A message. Contact Kehoe Law Firm. Address. Kehoe Law Firm, P.C. 2001 Market Street Suite 2500 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone. Tel: 215-792-6676

Ron Hunt departs Mattel to take on Senior Director - Digital Workplace position at 'iconic' Gap Inc. Ron Hunt has joined Gap Inc. as Senior Director - Digital Workplace at Gap Inc. In a LinkedIn post, Hunt, whose CV includes stints at Universal Music Group and The Walt Disney Company, said: "First off, how cool is it to be working for another iconic company? And I have to say, the Gap office on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood is a pretty amazing place to call my new work home. Not a bad way to start a new adventure!" He added: "And one of the nice surprises has been seeing a few familiar faces along the way. It's always great to reconnect with people you've worked with before, and it makes starting somewhere new feel a little more like home." "I'm incredibly grateful to the leadership team at Gap for the confidence they've placed in me and for giving me the opportunity to be part of their journey. I'm looking forward to the challenges ahead, building new relationships, learning from some incredibly talented people, and hopefully making a meaningful difference along the way." "As I start this new chapter, I can't help but reflect on how fortunate I've been throughout my career. I've had the privilege of working for some truly amazing companies, including Disney, Amgen, Universal Music Group, Mattel, and now Gap Inc. Each one has given me opportunities to grow, challenged me in different ways, and introduced me to wonderful people who have helped shape the person and leader I am today. That's something I will never take for granted. I truly feel blessed to have had these experiences, and I'm excited to see what this next chapter brings. Here's to new challenges, new friendships, a little hard work, hopefully a lot of laughs, and making a difference along the way!" 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards The awards, which celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world, have now closed for entries. Its winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November. Retailtechinnovationhub received a record number of entries this year and many fantastic examples of technology excellence driving transformative change across the global retail sector. Congratulations to all those who made it through the initial submission process! It's now over to its star studded judging panel who will decide the winners to be announced at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London. The event will be held on Wednesday, 4th November and consist of a drinks reception, three course meal, awards ceremony presided over by award winning stand-up comedian, presenter, actor and broadcaster, Aurie Styla, and after party until 1am.

Estonia gets its first Gap store at Tallinn's Ülemiste Centre. The US fashion brand Gap has opened its first store in Estonia, which is also its only standalone outlet in Scandinavia and the Baltics. The nearly 340 sq m (3,700 sq ft) shop opened on 15 October on the second floor of Tallinn's Ülemiste shopping centre. It sells Gap's women's, men's and children's collections, including jeans, logo sweatshirts, chinos and T-shirts. The opening is part of Gap's broader strategy to strengthen its position in the Baltics and expand its presence in Europe. US clothing group Gap Inc owns Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta. Its brands' clothing, accessories and lifestyle products are sold worldwide through company-owned and franchise stores, as well as online retailers.