Snap Inc. $15M Settlement for Discrimination Claims

If you are a woman who worked for Snap Inc. in California between January 1, 2014, and June 18, 2024, you may be eligible to claim a portion of a class action settlement.

Snap Inc. has agreed to pay $15,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of state anti-discrimination and harassment laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Equal Pay Act [1]. The California Civil Rights Department found cause to believe that Snap, Inc was engaging in unlawful employment practices against women based on their sex.

Who is eligible to receive a settlement payment?

The settlement covers the following:

• You are a female employee who worked for Snap Inc. in California.
• Your employment must have occurred between January 1, 2014, and June 18, 2024.

How much is the Snap, Inc. payout?

The settlement includes:

• Minimum Payment: Each class member will receive a minimum payment of $1,320.42 before tax withholdings [1].
• Tenure Adjustment Payment: Additional payment based on the number of weeks worked at Snap Inc. during the class period [1].
• Discretionary Fund Payment: Employees that experienced harassing comments or other wrongful conduct based on your sex can submit a claim for a supplemental monetary relief. Payment amount will be determined by number of claims filed and severity of each claim.

Additionally, a Discretionary Fund of $3.5 million is available for those who experienced specific harassing conduct. To access this fund, you must submit a claim form detailing your experiences [1].

How to claim a discrimination settlement payment

• No action required to receive the Minimum and Tenure Adjustment payments. These payments are included with the notice sent to each employee.
• A claim form is required to receive a Discretionary Fund payment. The PDF claim form must be printed and mailed to the settlement administrator by the April 7, 2025 deadline.

Settlement Administrator's mailing address: California Civil Rights Department v. Snap Inc. c/o Settlement Administrator - 7907 P.O. Box 26170 Santa Ana, CA 92799 [1].

Is proof required to submit a Discretionary Fund claim?

Employees submitted a claim for a Discretionary Fund payment, you must provide details of the harassing conduct experienced [1]. Additional documentation is not required but can be included with the claim form.

$15 Million settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $15,000,000 includes:

• Settlement administration costs: Approximately $19,250 [1]
• Attorneys' fees and expenses: $500,000
• Payments to class members and approved claimants: $3 million for minimum payments, $8 million for tenure adjustments, and $3.5 million for the Discretionary Fund [1]

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: April 7, 2025, for the Discretionary Fund [1]
• Minimum Payment and Tenure Check Void Date: August 18, 2025 [1]

When is the Snap Inc. settlement payout date?

Minimum and Tenure payment checks included with notice mailed to each class member. Discretionary Fund payments will be distributed after claims are processed.

Checks must be cashed or deposited within 180 days of the issue date [1].

Why was there a discrimination settlement?

The California Civil Rights Department alleged that Snap Inc. violated state anti-discrimination and harassment laws, leading to this settlement to avoid the risk and expense of further litigation [1].

Sources

1] [Official Settlement Website