Phoenix pay system class action settlement

The Canadian government has agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims that the Phoenix pay system failed to pay government employees what they were owed.

The Phoenix pay system settlement benefits individuals who were employed by the Government of Canada in certain departments between Feb. 24, 2016, and March 31, 2020, and who experienced difficulties receiving their pay.

The Phoenix pay system allegedly failed to pay government workers what they were owed, the class action lawsuit contends. The Phoenix pay system class action lawsuit against the Canadian government alleged the Phoenix pay system was “unreasonably dangerous” and that the government was aware of the risks but decided to implement the system regardless in violation of its fiduciary duties.

The Phoenix pay system was implemented for government employees in 2016.

The Canadian government hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an undisclosed sum to resolve these allegations.

Under the terms of the Phoenix pay system settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on their eligibility for each fiscal year. Class members can receive a maximum of $350 for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, up to $175 for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, a maximum of $175 for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and up to $175 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

Payments received from the Phoenix settlement will not be considered income and therefore are not subject to deductions for taxes, CPP contributions and EI premiums. However, these payments may be used to reduce any amounts claimants owe to the Government of Canada.

The deadline for exclusion and objection is Sept. 22, 2023.

The final approval hearing for the Phoenix pay system class action lawsuit settlement is scheduled for Oct. 3, 2023.

In order to receive settlement benefits, class members must submit a valid claim form by Oct. 24, 2025.

Who’s Eligible

Individuals who were employed by the Government of Canada in certain departments between Feb. 24, 2016, and March 31, 2020, and who experienced difficulties receiving their pay.

Potential Award

$350+

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

10/24/2025

Case Name

Bouchard v. Attorney General of Canada, et al., Case No. 200-06-000214-174, in the Superior Court of Quebec

Final Hearing

04/15/2025

Settlement Website

Canada.ca/Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat

Claims Administrator

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Attention: TBS Claims Office
90 Elgin Street
Ottawa ON K1A 0R5
[email protected]
833-670-2715

Class Counsel

SARAILIS AVOCATS INC

Defense Counsel

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF CANADA