Published
October 26, 2024
Updated
July 29, 2026
Mastercard and related companies agreed to a $1 million settlement over Washington job postings that allegedly omitted required pay or benefit information.
Current Status
The November 4, 2024 claim deadline has passed, and the final approval hearing was scheduled for November 22, 2024. The official site has not posted a current final-order or payment-distribution update.StatusClaims closed; public approval update unavailable
Claim DeadlineNovember 4, 2024 (Passed)
BenefitEqual share of the net settlement fund
Proof RequiredA valid claim and eligibility information were required
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that job postings for Washington positions did not disclose a wage scale or salary range and, in some instances, a general description of benefits as state law required. The defendants disputed the claims and denied violating the law.Who Was Included?
The settlement covered qualifying people who applied for a Washington job posted by Mastercard or specified related companies from January 1, 2023 through July 19, 2024 when the posting omitted required compensation information.How Were Awards Calculated?
Valid claimants were to receive equal shares of the net settlement fund after approved deductions and subject to the settlement’s eligibility rules. New claims are not accepted.Official Information
Review notices and documents on the Mastercard Employment Posting Settlement website.
Settlement Amount
$1 million
Case Title
Spencer v. Mastercard International Incorporated, et al.
Case Number
23-2-19564-7 SEA
Court
King County Superior Court, Washington
Current Milestone
Claims closed; official payment update not posted
Official Website
Mastercard Employment Posting Settlement
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