Oracle America $25M Settlement for Pay Discrimination Claims

If you are a woman who worked for Oracle America, Inc. in California between June 16, 2013, and April 22, 2024, you may be eligible to claim an award from a class action settlement.

Oracle America, Inc. has agreed to pay $25,000,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for alleged violations of California's Equal Pay Act and Unfair Competition Law. The lawsuit claims that Oracle unlawfully paid women less than men for performing substantially similar work and had a practice of relying on prior pay to determine starting pay, which allegedly had a disparate impact on women.

Who Can Claim an Award?

The settlement class includes:

• Who: all women employed by Oracle in California
• Which Roles: Information Technology, Product Development, and Support job functions
• Excluding: campus hires and managerial positions

• When: from June 16, 2013 through April 22, 2024.

Those who fall within this definition are members of the settlement class and eligible to claim an award.

Those who received a notice via mailed, it is because they were listed in Oracle’s records as a Settlement Class Member.

What Awards Can Class Members Claim?

The total settlement fund is $25,000,000. After deducting costs for settlement administration, attorneys' fees, litigation and expert costs, and service awards to the named plaintiffs, the remaining amount will be distributed to class members.

The net settlement fund, approximately $15,011,600, will be allocated to class members based on their total compensation earned during the class period. The formula for calculating individual awards is:

• Pro Rata Share: Total Compensation Earned by Settlement Class Member ÷ Aggregate Total Compensation Earned by All Settlement Class Members

For example, if a class member earned $500,000 over three years and the aggregate total compensation for all class members is $2 billion, their share of the net settlement amount would be 0.025%. If the net settlement fund is $15 million, the class member's award would be $3,750. Note this is an hypothetical example, not reflective of actual figures, and settlement awards will vary.

Is Proof Required to Claim the Reward?

Not applicable. The settlement administrator already has the information needed to distribute the awards.

How to Claim Your Award

You will automatically receive a payment unless you exclude yourself from the settlement. Oracle will provide the settlement administrator with your most recent address to mail you a check. If you have moved, please update your address with the settlement administrator.

Submitting a Claim

To ensure you receive your payment, confirm your address with the settlement administrator by calling (888) 654-1273 or visiting the settlement website.

How do I Get Paid?

Payments will be mailed to the address on file. If you do not cash your check within 180 days, the settlement administrator will make multiple efforts to ensure you receive your payment.

$25,000,000 Settlement Fund

• Gross settlement amount: $25,000,000
• Settlement administration costs: approximately $30,000
• Attorneys' fees: up to $8,325,000
• Litigation and expert costs: up to $1,350,000
• Service awards to named plaintiffs: up to $150,000 ($50,000 each)
• Net settlement fund: approximately $15,011,600

Important Dates

• Opt Out Deadline: 9/10/2024
• Final Approval Hearing: 10/07/2024

When is the Payout Date?

Awards will be paid promptly after the court grants final approval of the settlement and any appeals are resolved.

Why is there a Class Action Settlement?

The lawsuit claims that Oracle unlawfully paid women less than men for performing substantially similar work and had a practice of relying on prior pay to determine starting pay, which allegedly had a disparate impact on women. Oracle denies these allegations but has agreed to settle to avoid the risks and costs of continued litigation.

What Happens Next?

The court will hold a fairness hearing on October 7, 2024, to decide whether to approve the settlement. If approved, the settlement administrator will distribute the awards to class members.