Complaints

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• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/17/2026

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I think this is a common complaint, but I was offered a promotion from Rippling (free airpods) if I set up a demonstration with my employer. The offer was made on July 28, and I set this up a few weeks later (I work for a company that has foreign management so it took a bit of time). I did not get the promised premium for setting this up, and follow-up emails with the person who made the offer or the person who did the demo have not been answered.The weird part is that HQ is doing an evaluation of the system for next fiscal year, but it has left an unpleasant experience on my end.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 10/23/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, Rippling reviewed the concern regarding a promotional incentive offered in connection with a product demo. Our review confirmed that this individual completed a qualified demo with Rippling, however, due to scheduling changes, the opportunity was recreated in our CRM, dropping the initial flag that this had come in through a promotional campaign. We  have followed up directly with this individual to resolve the matter. We also reviewed the email exchanges with our team which we agree were not handled promptly and contributed to the delay.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 10/25/2026

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID REMOVED, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  REMOVED

• Initial Complaint

  Date:10/02/2026

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Rippling advertised a $100 REMOVEDgift card for completing a sales demo. I completed the demo on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM ET with demo host REMOVEDDuring the call I was told I would receive the $100 REMOVEDgift card whether or not I signed up for Rippling. As of October 2, 2026, eight days later, the gift card has not arrived.Follow-up attempts made:- Email to REMOVEDon Sep 25, 2026 no reply.- Escalation to Rippling support on Sep 26, 2026 auto-rejected; support only serves current customers.- Email to account executive REMOVEDon Sep 26, 2026 no reply.- Email to REMOVEDon Oct 2, 2026 awaiting reply.- Follow-up email to REMOVEDon Oct 2, 2026.Desired resolution: Rippling sends the promised $100 REMOVEDgift card to REMOVEDinvolved in the transaction: REMOVED.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 10/07/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, our team reviewed this prospects engagement history, the applicable promotional incentive criteria, and the relevant communications. We confirmed that this prospect submitted a demo request through Ripplings standard website form on Sep 20, 2026, which was not associated with a qualifying, tracked promotional campaign. Under the terms of the promotion, incentives are available only when the applicable qualifying criteria are met. However, our review of the demo discussion on Sep 24, 2026 confirmed that a Rippling representative stated the promotional incentive would be fulfilled. Based on that commitment, Rippling is honoring the incentive. Our team has followed up directly with this prospect to provide the requested call recording and confirm the resolution.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/21/2026

  Type:Customer Service Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Due to a system update, Rippling system failed to make our employees' 401k deductions. They were notified the day it happened on 9/11/26. Don't expect to be able to call and talk to a customer service person. You have to start with their chat bot, which assumes that you have made the mistake. I was transferred multiple times to different people in chat mode. Once you get an agent, you then talk through email or zoom. The phrase "I understand your frustration" is used in each email, without ever giving any type of resolution. It is now 9/21/26 and we will have IRS penalties due to the deductions not taken and deposited to the employees accounts. I did get an email that the "glitch" was fixed last week and they had processed the deductions, but they did the correction to process on 9/23/26, well past the 7-day window required by the REMOVEDA lot of our issues began when they changed from US payroll to Global payroll. Disappointed that a company this large is failing at customer service.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 09/28/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, our team reviewed the customers account and the concerns raised regarding retirement contribution processing and support responsiveness. We confirmed that the customers REMOVEDdeductions did not process as expected, and the correction runs have since been completed. Our team has been working directly with the customer and their retirement provider to confirm any remaining filing or correction requirements and bring this matter to resolution. We also reviewed the customers support experience and provided feedback internally. Our team has reached out directly to the customer, and we will continue working with them directly until the remaining items are resolved.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:09/04/2026

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  ResolvedMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Rippling provides an MDM solution which is supposed to enable control of employee laptops and other devices. They reached out aggressively to company leadership, cutting key decision makers out of the loop, and pressured our team into signing a year long contract. We immediately ran into a host of issues with the product. Any issues we had were "on the roadmap" or "not part of the intended use". We tried our best to get the software to work for us, but it only added time and effort when it was supposed to save us time. We pursued getting out of the contract but were refused over and over again. We don't even want a refund, we just want our contract terminated. This company has a history of underhanded business practices where they try to push companies into contracts without letting them properly trial the product.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 09/11/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, our team reviewed the customers device management experience and concerns about the contracting process. We did not substantiate the allegation that Rippling bypassed the customers decision makers during the sales process; our review showed that the evaluation began when the customers leadership reached out to our team and that additional customer stakeholders were included during the process. That said, we understand the customers concerns that the product did not meet their needs for their intended use case. Our sales leadership reached out directly to the customer and aligned on a satisfactory resolution.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 09/11/2026

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID REMOVED, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  REMOVED

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/29/2026

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  During the sales process, based on the product demonstrations and discussions, I reasonably believed those capabilities were included in the solution I was purchasing.After committing significant time and resources to the migration, I discovered that many of the features demonstrated and discussed were only available in Rippling Pro, while my companies had been placed on Rippling Core. I was never clearly informed that many of the capabilities I relied upon during the sales process required a substantially more expensive subscription. After implementation had already begun, Rippling informed me that I would need to upgrade to Pro and pay significantly more each month to access those features.The implementation process has been disorganized and extremely frustrating. I have been assigned multiple implementation managers, forcing me to repeatedly explain my businesses and unresolved issues. Several implementations remain incomplete, including REMOVED, despite repeated follow-up requests. My Bill REMOVEDsetup for contractor payments is still not operational, multiple workflow requests remain unresolved, and I continue to experience delays in implementing essential business functions. Rippling has acknowledged implementation issues and reassigned personnel multiple times, yet many problems remain REMOVEDhas been inconsistent, meetings have been canceled or delayed, and I have spent countless hours attempting to obtain assistance while continuing to pay for services that are not fully implemented or usable. I expected an implementation experience comparable to my previous provider, but instead I have experienced repeated delays, poor communication, and incomplete implementation across multiple business entities. Had the differences between Rippling Core and Pro been clearly explained before I signed the agreement, I would have negotiated different pricing or made a different purchasing decision altogether.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 08/03/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, our team reviewed the customers account history, implementation status, and recent communications in detail. We have been in direct contact with this customer to address the concerns raised and establish a clearer path forward. Since the complaint was raised, our team has worked directly with the customer to align on the remaining implementation work and related technical setup concerns. We have addressed the underlying communication and ownership gaps internally and remain actively engaged in supporting this customer through the remaining account review and implementation work.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/27/2026

  Type:Product Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am filing this complaint against Rippling for deceptive and dishonest business practices regarding a promotional incentive they failed to honor.I booked a product demo with a Rippling representative named REMOVED, who offered a $100 Amazon gift card as an incentive for completing the demo. Based on this offer, I scheduled and attended the demo call as required. I subsequently became a paying Rippling customer, signing up for their service in good faith, in part because of this promised incentive.Despite fulfilling every condition of the offer, booking the demo, attending the call, and becoming a customer, REMOVEDhas refused to honor the $100 gift card. When I followed up about the missing reward, I was met with denial that the offer was ever discussed, despite the fact that this call was recorded on their end. I have explicitly requested a copy of that recording to confirm what was promised to me, and Rippling has not provided it.This is unacceptable. Rippling used a financial incentive to secure my business, I upheld my end of the agreement, and they have refused to deliver what was promised while denying the conversation ever took place. This is a clear case of a company failing to honor its own marketing offer and then being dishonest with a paying customer when confronted about it.I am requesting the following resolution:Immediate delivery of the promised $100 Amazon gift card.A copy of the recorded call in which this offer was discussed.A formal acknowledgment from Rippling regarding this failure to honor their offer.I am extremely dissatisfied with how this situation has been handled and am filing this complaint so that other consumers are aware of Rippling's practice of offering incentives it does not intend to honor.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/29/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, our team reviewed the customers account history, the promotional incentive criteria, and the relevant sales conversations. We confirmed that this customer submitted a request through REMOVEDpricing page on Mar 24, 2026, which is not associated with a qualifying promotional incentive campaign. Our review of the Mar 26, 2026 demo recording did not identify a verbal offer of a promotional incentive during that call. Because Ripplings promotional incentives are available only to prospects who enter through a qualifying, tracked campaign that expressly offers the incentive, this customer did not meet the eligibility criteria and the promotional gift was not issued. We have followed up with the customer directly to provide the requested call recording and a review of our eligibility determination. We appreciate the opportunity to clarify the qualifying requirements and consider the incentive issue addressed based on the records reviewed.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/08/2026

  Type:Service or Repair Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  I am a Rippling user attempting to resolve a routine matter regarding my REMOVEDFSA. Despite multiple attempts to utilize the support resources provided by Rippling, I have been unable to reach a live agent.Specifically:Phone Support: The numbers provided REMOVEDand REMOVED) are automated systems restricted solely to FSA credit card setup and offer no option to speak with a customer service REMOVEDSupport: Attempts to contact support via the public-facing email REMOVEDresult in immediate bounce-backs, as the system does not recognize non-administrator email REMOVEDan employee, I am effectively blocked from receiving assistance with my benefits. I am requesting that Rippling provide a direct, functioning contact method for employees to discuss FSA plan details and questions, or alternatively, that they open an internal support ticket on my behalf to resolve this matter.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/08/2026

  Rippling does offer support for US-based employees who are already enrolled in or currently enrolling in Rippling REMOVEDor Flex benefits through Ripplings web portal. Instructions and video walkthrough can be found by logging into your Rippling account and following the instructions here: REMOVED
  

  To seek assistance from Rippling Support for your REMOVEDor Flex benefits, follow the steps below:
  1. Open your Rippling employee account.
  2. From the main sidebar, select Benefits.
  3. From the Benefits sidebar, select My Benefits.
  4. On the Overview tab > Current benefits sub-tab, click on the REMOVEDor Flex (FSA, HSA, or Commuter) benefit plan you need assistance with.
  5. On the benefit page, youll notice a circular widget on the bottom right. Click the icon to seek support.

  If unable to access the web application, we encourage this individual to work with their company's Rippling administrator, who can access live support on their behalf and facilitate any needed changes to their FSA configuration.

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/09/2026

   
  Complaint: 25025323
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  The provided instructions to 'use the in-portal widget' do not address the issue, as this is a matter requiring coordination with an external third-party care advisor who does not have access to my private employee dashboard. Ripplings current support model effectively creates a 'black hole' for employees who need to coordinate benefits with outside entities.
  
  I am requesting a direct support contact or an escalation to a benefits specialist who can communicate via email or phone, rather than forcing a closed-loop system that prevents necessary professional coordination
  
  Sincerely,
  
  REMOVED

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/09/2026

  Sorry for any confusion. To further clarify, to speak to a support contact or a benefits specialist, please login to Rippling and follow the instructions provided here REMOVED. Rippling does offer support for US-based employees who are already enrolled in or currently enrolling in Rippling COBRA or Flex benefits through Rippling.
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/10/2026

   
  Complaint: 25025323
  
  I am rejecting this response because:I have reviewed the response from Rippling, and unfortunately, it does not resolve my issue. The provided link directs users to an in-portal widget that requires active login access. My issue involves coordinating with an external third-party care advisor who is unable to access the Rippling employee portal.
  Ripplings response explicitly states that they offer support for employees, yet they provide no mechanism for employees to engage in this support without a closed-loop portal login. As an employee, I am unable to 'work with my administrator' to open a ticket for every minor administrative inquiry. I am requesting that Rippling provide a direct support contactsuch as an email or phone line for benefits escalationsthat allows for the necessary coordination of my family's FSA benefits.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  REMOVED.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/16/2026

  Rippling has followed up directly to help the customer access support and ensure resolution.
  

  Customer Answer

  Date: 07/16/2026

   
  Complaint: 25025323
  
  I am rejecting this response because:

  I am rejecting Ripplings response to close this complaint. While a support representative did reach out to clarify their internal system's status and provide instructions, the core issue is not yet resolved.
  Ripplings outreach only occurred because of this formal escalation. They confirmed that their system falsely displays a "Needs Help" status as "Declined," which prevented me from knowing what documentation was actually missing for weeks.
  As of today, I have followed their direct instructions and submitted the formal SmartSheet claim appeal with the required missing information.

  
  Sending instructions on how to submit an appeal does not constitute a "resolution" of the underlying benefits issue. This complaint must remain open until Rippling and their partner vendor have successfully reviewed, approved, and processed the reimbursement for this claim. I will happily mark this case as resolved once the funds are approved.
  
  Sincerely,
  REMOVED

• Initial Complaint

  Date:07/06/2026

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Rippling is requiring my small business to continue paying under a contract despite not providing payroll services. My new entity cannot be implemented for 12 weeks due to Rippling's timeline, leaving me unable to process payroll and at risk of noncompliance. I should not be required to pay for services that are unavailable because of Rippling's delays. I requested a reasonable resolution, but Rippling refused to release me from the agreement. I am requesting cancellation without penalty and a review of these unfair business practices.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 07/13/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, our team conducted a review of the account and connected with this customer directly. This customer is on a REMOVEDagreement and operates multiple entities under a single Rippling account. The customer requested to discontinue services for one entity while continuing to actively run payroll on another. Because a Rippling subscription covers all entities on an account, the contract cannot be partially cancelled for a single entity while services remain in use. Our Account Team was able to meet with the customer, review the contract, and align on a path forward. Our implementation team is now working directly with the customer to add the new entity on an agreed-upon timeline, to ensure payroll is run compliantly, and remains engaged to ensure a smooth setup.
  

• Initial Complaint

  Date:06/20/2026

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  We signed up for Rippling in October 2025 (our second time on the platform), at the time we requested to be billed only for contractors who are active (part of payroll or who have invoice activity), which is standard amongst Rippling peers.However, unfortunately - we were told this functional does not exist and continued to be misadvised on what product lines/codes we needed, and the exact seat count.We were billed for US contractors who were unable to use the platform for several months, for what boiled down to be an incorrect product code, which was not caught during REMOVEDof June 2026, we were told it was in fact possible to bill for actual usage via "Retro-Billing", which was set up in our contract as per a revision. The account manager (who has been assigned for 4 months) introduced this, despite there being several escalations seeking a reasonable solution. I am happy that he did, but it's a bit bizarre that we were sold incorrect products/services for 9 months and are not receiving ANY compensation for the billing overage.The account manager, said he would discuss discounts in the next service; EOR but very similar to EOR, Rippling is trying to guarantee a certain number of seats in certain countries which isn't something we feel comfortable committing to, as that is very dynamic. We love Rippling but our challenge is to achieve what we need to achieve, we are using 1 central HRIS platform, 2 EORs, and 3 contractor platforms. Rippling has the highest price tag of all involved, despite having the lowest usage.We are concerned about expanding with Rippling as well, as we have now multiple years of experience with straight up false advertisement and misinformation.We even asked to set up separate entities, and was quoted a $1,000 fee unless we added EOR with Rippling. This amounts to a few minutes of work. Due to this, we signed 2 REMOVED's with other providers.The email for this account is REMOVED

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/30/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, our team conducted a thorough review of the account history, billing records, and all communications with this customer. Additionally, we were able to connect with the admin directly and are working together to find a path forward. 

  Regarding billing, this customer's contract has been amended multiple times to better accommodate the dynamic nature of their business. We acknowledge that the complexity of this customer's employee structure, spanning multiple countries with fluctuating headcount, created confusion around product requirements and associated costs. We have shared learnings with our team to improve how we communicate contract terms for similar use cases.

  Regarding platform access, our team investigated the service interruptions referenced. Both issues were resolved through our support team. One related to a payment funding failure that paused processing, and the other related to a lost authentication method that required identity verification before access could be restored. In both cases, our team engaged once notified and worked to restore full functionality.

  Our team has been in direct communication with this customer throughout and remains committed to supporting their success.

• Initial Complaint

  Date:05/28/2026

  Type:Order Issues
  Status:

  AnsweredMore info

  Complaint statuses

  Resolved:

  The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.

  Unresolved:

  The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.

  Answered:

  The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.

  Unanswered:

  The business failed to respond to the dispute.

  Unpursuable:

  BBB is unable to locate the business.

  Our organization is a K-12 school that signed with Rippling in February 2026 after extensive discussions with their sales team regarding our staffing structure and billing requirements.Because schools must maintain substitute and occasional staff in the system year-round for student supervision coverage, we specifically raised concerns before signing about being charged recurring fees for employees who may only work a few days per year.Ripplings sales team confirmed in writing that billing for the following modules above our committed contract count would be usage-REMOVEDbilled only for employees who submit timesheets Scheduling: billed only for employees actively scheduled REMOVEDbilled only for employees assigned to reviews This representation was a material factor in our decision to sign the agreement.Several months later, after substantial implementation work had already been completed, we discovered through our invoice that Rippling was billing differently from what had been confirmed during the sales process.When we contacted Rippling, we were informed that the sales team was incorrect and that Rippling cannot honor the billing model previously confirmed in writing.We are requesting that Rippling honor the billing structure that was represented to us prior to contract signing and which we relied upon in making our purchasing and implementation decisions.

  

  Business Response

  Date: 06/03/2026

  Upon receiving this complaint, our team reviewed the customer's account and the concerns raised regarding their billing structure. We identified that certain billing terms were not accurately communicated during the sales process, and we take responsibility for that miscommunication. Our leadership team has since reached out directly to this customer to address the matter, and we are actively working with them to reach a fair resolution. We remain committed to supporting this customer through the process.