Mastercard $1,074,000 Wage Disclosure Settlement

If you applied for a job opening in Washington with Mastercard, Applied Predictive Technologies, or Ekata, between January 1, 2023, and July 19, 2024, you may be eligible to claim at least $1,338.92 from a class action settlement.

Mastercard has agreed to pay $1,074,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose wage scales or salary ranges and general descriptions of benefits in their job postings, which is a violation of Washington law.

Who are the class members?

To be part of the Settlement Class, you must meet the following criteria:

• Applied for a job opening in Washington with one or more of the Defendants between January 1, 2023, and July 19, 2024.
• The job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or provide a general description of benefits for the position.
• The job posting was not for an internship position.

How much is the payout per person?

The estimated payment amount is at least $1,338.92.

Class members who submit a timely and valid claim form are eligible to receive a pro rata share of the net settlement fund. The total settlement fund is divided equally among all valid claimants.

Is proof required to submit a claim?

Proof is not applicable. The Settlement Administrator already has the information needed to verify class membership.

How to claim an award

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

If you prefer to mail your claim, download a claim form and send it to:

Spencer v. Mastercard International Incorporated, et al.

c/o Simpluris, Inc.

P.O. Box 26170

Santa Ana, CA 92799

Ensure your claim is postmarked by November 4, 2024.

Payout method

Settlement payments will be issued by check.

Settlement fund breakdown

The settlement fund of $1,074,000 will cover:

• Minimum Settlement Fund: $642,198
• Attorneys' Fees: $316,830
• Service Award for Plaintiff: $17,500
• Remaining Funds: Distributed equally among valid claimants

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: November 4, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: November 22, 2024

When is the Mastercard Settlement payout date?

The next step is the final approval hearing on November 22, 2024. If the court approves the settlement, payments will be distributed to eligible claimants.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Mastercard and its affiliates violated Washington law by not including wage scales or salary ranges and general descriptions of benefits in their job postings. Both parties agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and expense of ongoing litigation.