Sharp Electronics $968K Job Posting Settlement

If you applied for a job in Washington with Sharp Electronics Corporation or its affiliates between January 1, 2023, and August 23, 2024, you may be eligible to claim between $1,333 and $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Sharp Electronics Corporation has agreed to pay up to $968,000 to settle a class action lawsuit for allegedly failing to disclose wage scales, salary ranges, and benefits in job postings.

Who are the class members?

To be part of the settlement class, you:

• You applied for a job with Sharp Electronics Corporation or its affiliates in Washington.
• Your application was submitted between January 1, 2023, and August 23, 2024.
• The job posting you responded to did not include a wage scale, salary range, or benefits information.

How much can class members get?

Class members who submit a valid claim form are eligible to receive a share of the settlement fund. The estimated payment ranges from $1,333 to $5,000, depending on the number of valid claims submitted. The calculation is based on a pro-rata distribution of the net settlement fund.

How to submit a claim

To claim an award, class members must submit a claim form by December 6, 2024. They can file a claim online or mail the form to the Settlement Administrator.

$968K Settlement fund

The settlement fund of $968,000 will cover:

• Payments to class members
• Attorneys' fees of $285,560
• A service award of $15,000 to the lead plaintiff
• Administration costs of up to $20,000

Important dates

• Deadline to File a Claim: December 6, 2024
• Final Approval Hearing: January 17, 2025

When is the Sharp Electronics Corporation payout date?

The next step is the final approval hearing on January 17, 2025. If the settlement is approved, payments will be distributed to eligible class members.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The lawsuit alleges that Sharp Electronics Corporation violated Washington law by not disclosing wage scales, salary ranges, and benefits in job postings. The settlement avoids the uncertainty and expense of ongoing litigation.