Marriott $3,762,000 Job Postings Class Action Settlement

If you applied for a job opening in Washington with Marriott International, Inc., Courtyard Management LLC, W Operating Company LLC, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, LLC, or Sheraton Operating LLC between January 1, 2023, and August 29, 2024, you may be eligible to claim at least $1,387.63 from a class action settlement.

Marriott International, Inc. has agreed to pay up to $3,762,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose wage scales or salary ranges and a general description of benefits in their job postings, as required by Washington law.

Who are the class members?

To qualify as a class member:

• You applied for a job with any of the defendants in Washington State.
• Your application was submitted between January 1, 2023, and August 29, 2024.
• The job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of all benefits and other compensation.

The class members are automatically identified based on the defendants' records, and no further action is needed to prove eligibility.

How much can class members get?

The estimated payment for each class member is at least $1,387.63. The total settlement fund is $3,762,000, which will be distributed equally among all valid claimants.

If the number of claimants is high, the amount each person receives may be adjusted accordingly.

How to claim an award

To claim your award, you must submit a claim form by mail or online. You can file a claim online or download the claim form.

Mail your downloaded claim form to:

ILYM Group, Inc.

P.O Box 2031

Tustin, CA 92781

Ensure your claim is postmarked by December 14, 2024, to be eligible for a payment.

Claim instructions

To submit a claim, follow these steps:

1. Obtain the claim form either online or by downloading the PDF.
2. Fill out the form completely, ensuring all information is accurate.
3. Mail the completed form to the Settlement Administrator at the address provided.
4. Ensure the form is postmarked by the deadline to qualify for the settlement.

$3,762,000 Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $3,762,000 will cover various costs associated with the lawsuit and compensation for class members:

• Class Counsel fees: $1,109,790
• Service award for the lead plaintiff: $15,000
• Remaining funds: Distributed equally among class members

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 14, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: January 10, 2025

When is the Moliga v. Marriott International payout date?

After the final approval hearing on January 10, 2025, if the court approves the settlement, payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why is there a class action settlement?

This settlement arose because the defendants allegedly failed to comply with Washington's job posting transparency requirements. The lawsuit claimed that the defendants did not disclose wage scales or salary ranges and a general description of benefits in their job postings, which is required by state law. To avoid the costs and uncertainties of further litigation, the parties agreed to settle.