If you applied for a job with AVI-SPL in Washington between 2023 and 2026, you may be able to claim a pro rata payment of up to $5,000 before the August 17, 2026 deadline.
What Is This Settlement About?
AVI-SPL LLC, an audiovisual and unified-communications integrator, agreed to pay up to $650,000 to resolve a class action alleging that its job postings for open positions in Washington did not disclose the wage scale or salary range being offered. The lawsuit, Spencer v. AVI-SPL LLC, claimed those postings violated the pay transparency provision of the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110), which requires employers to include wage and benefit information in job advertisements.AVI-SPL denies the allegations and contends that it complied with the law. It agreed to the settlement to avoid the expense and risk of continued litigation, without admitting wrongdoing. Unlike some of the larger Washington pay-transparency settlements that paid class members automatically, this one requires eligible applicants to submit a claim to be paid.
What changed recently: On September 25, 2026, Judge Jason Poydras of the King County Superior Court held the final approval hearing and signed an order granting final approval of the settlement. The order approves $191,750 in attorneys' fees plus $1,059.45 in costs for Class Counsel and a $20,000 service award for the named plaintiff, all paid from the Settlement Fund.
Who Qualifies?
According to the settlement, the class includes all individuals who applied for a job opening in the State of Washington with AVI-SPL LLC between January 1, 2023 and May 5, 2026, where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range required by RCW 49.58.110. The class is reported to cover roughly 260 applicants.Notices were sent to people identified in AVI-SPL's hiring records as likely class members. This case is one of a wave of Washington pay-transparency settlements involving job applicants — others include the McDonald's (KTC LLC) Washington job postings settlement, the Target Washington job postings settlement, and the Potbelly Washington pay transparency settlement, and the Jiffy Lube (Team Car Care) Washington pay transparency settlement.
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How Much Can You Get?
The settlement creates a fund of up to $650,000. Eligible class members who submit a valid claim can receive a pro rata cash payment of up to $5,000 from the net settlement fund. The exact per-person amount depends on court-approved attorneys' fees, costs, and how many valid claims are submitted, so the final payment may be lower than the $5,000 cap.OpenClassActions.com does not provide tax advice; for questions about how a settlement payment affects your taxes, contact the IRS or a qualified tax professional.
How to File a Claim
You must submit a claim to receive a payment — being in the class is not enough on its own. There are two ways to file:• Online: file through the official settlement website and enter the Notice ID and PIN printed on the notice you received.
• By mail or email: complete the paper claim form that came with your notice and return it to the settlement administrator as directed.
Because filing online requires an administrator-issued Notice ID and PIN, this settlement is treated as proof-required even though no receipts, pay stubs, or job-posting screenshots are needed. If you believe you qualify but did not receive a notice (or cannot locate your Notice ID and PIN), use the contact form on the official settlement website to request help before the deadline.
Key Dates and Timeline
• Class period: January 1, 2023 through May 5, 2026• Claim deadline: August 17, 2026
• Final approval: granted September 25, 2026
• Expected payments: approximately 59 days after final approval, if there are no appeals
Payments are not issued until the settlement becomes effective. The court granted final approval at the September 25, 2026 hearing; if there are no appeals, approved claimants should expect checks roughly two months after that date. No payment date had been announced on the settlement website as of October 20, 2026.
Watch Out for Scams
Legitimate settlement claims are free to file. No one from the settlement will ask you to pay a fee, buy gift cards, or hand over a Social Security number or bank login to "release" your payment. File only through the official settlement website linked below, and ignore unsolicited calls, texts, or emails that ask for payment or sensitive financial details.Frequently Asked Questions
Who is included in the AVI-SPL Washington job-posting settlement?
The class includes individuals who applied for a job opening with AVI-SPL LLC in Washington State between January 1, 2023 and May 5, 2026, where the job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range required by Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. The class is reported to cover roughly 260 applicants.
How much can class members receive?
AVI-SPL LLC agreed to pay up to $650,000. Eligible class members who submit a valid claim can receive a pro rata cash payment of up to $5,000 from the net settlement fund. The exact amount depends on attorneys' fees, costs, and how many valid claims are submitted.
What is the claim deadline?
The deadline to submit a claim was August 17, 2026. The court granted final approval on September 25, 2026, and the administrator is expected to issue payments to approved claimants roughly 59 days after final approval, assuming no appeals.
Do I need proof to file an AVI-SPL claim?
Yes. To file online you must enter the Notice ID and PIN printed on the settlement notice you received. You can also complete and return the paper claim form that came with the notice. Because filing is gated on an administrator-issued Notice ID and PIN, this settlement is treated as proof-required even though no receipts or pay records are needed.
Is this a settlement with AVI-SPL Holdings or its parent company?
The named defendant is AVI-SPL LLC, the audiovisual and unified-communications integrator. The settlement covers Washington job applications to that company during the class period; it does not cover applications to unrelated employers.
Sources
• Official Settlement Website: AVI-SPL Settlement.com• Superior Court of Washington, Spencer v. AVI-SPL LLC
