AT&T $1.75M Wage and Hour Class Action Settlement

Current and former employees who worked as nonexempt employee for AT&T Mobility Services, New Cingular Wireless, AT&T Enterprises, AT&T Services or AT&T Inc. in Washington between July 11, 2022, and May 6, 2026, may qualify to receive a cash payment from a class action settlement. The settlement class includes 1,028 individuals.

AT&T agreed to pay $1.75 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to properly compensate employees for missed and noncompliant meal and rest breaks in violation of Washington wage-and-hour laws.

Who is eligible for an AT&T settlement payout?

Class members are individuals employed as nonexempt employees for AT&T Mobility Services, New Cingular Wireless PCS, AT&T Enterprises (formerly AT&T Corp.), AT&T Services or AT&T Inc. in Washington state at any time between July 11, 2022, and May 6, 2026.

How much are settlement payments?

Pro rata cash payment: Eligible class members will receive a pro rata cash payment. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of weeks worked during the qualifying period. The administrator will report 50% of the settlement payment as wages and the remaining 50% as nonwage damages.

No claim form required

Class members do not need to submit a claim form to receive a settlement payment. They can submit a payment selection form online to receive an electronic payment.

Payout options

• Electronic payment
• Paper check mailed to the address on file

Settlement fund breakdown

The $1,750,000 settlement fund will include:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $35,000
• Attorneys’ fees: $583,333.33
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $5,000
• Service awards to class representatives: $35,000 each
• Payments to eligible class members: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Exclusion deadline: Aug. 6, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Sept. 11, 2026

When is the AT&T wage and hour settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments to eligible class members approximately 52 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

This class action lawsuit alleged AT&T failed to provide compensation for missed and noncompliant meal and rest periods in violation of Washington wage and hour laws.

AT&T denies the allegations but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty and cost of continued litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement agreement