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Job seekers who applied for a position with Concentric LLC in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023, and March 3, 2026, may be eligible to claim a cash payment from a class action settlement.
Concentric LLC agreed to pay $2,476,500 to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging its job postings for positions in Washington violated state law by not including required wage and benefit information. The lawsuit claims the company did not provide applicants with the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits and other compensation in job postings as required by the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. There are an estimated 1,905 class members.
Who are the class members?
Class members are individuals who meet all of the following criteria:
- They applied for a job opening in the state of Washington with Concentric LLC (doing business as Concentric of Washington LLC).
- They submitted their application between Jan. 1, 2023, and March 3, 2026.
- The job posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits and other compensation.
The settlement administrator used Concentric’s records to identify eligible class members. Those who received a notice about the settlement are likely included.
How much can class members receive?
The total settlement fund is $2,476,500, but the settlement administrator will decrease this amount by attorneys’ fees, the service award to the class representative, and settlement administration costs. It will divide the remainder equally among all participating class members.
The administrator considers settlement payments nonwage damages and will report them on IRS Form 1099. After 180 days, It will send unclaimed funds to the state of Washington as unclaimed property and donate any residual funds to the Legal Foundation of Washington.
No action needed to receive payment
Class members do not need to submit a claim form to receive payment. If they are eligible, the settlement administrator will automatically mail payment to their last known address. Class members should confirm the settlement administrator has their current mailing address. If they moved or did not receive a notice by mail, they can update their address by contacting the settlement administrator at info@EPOASettlementCLLC.com or calling 888-406-4981. They may also return the address form included with their notice.
Class members who wish to opt out and not receive a payment must send a written request for exclusion, postmarked no later than April 30, 2026, to the settlement administrator at Sobko v. Concentric LLC DBA Concentric of Washington LLC, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170 Santa Ana, CA 92799
Payout options
- By check mailed to the class member's last known address
- By electronic payment (such as PayPal or Venmo) if there is no valid mailing address or upon request
$2.48 million settlement fund breakdown
The $2,476,500 settlement fund covers:
- Settlement administration costs: Up to $25,000
- Attorneys' fees, costs and expenses: $824,674.50
- Service award to class representative: $25,000
- Payments to eligible class members: Estimated at $1,601,825.50
Important dates
- Opt out deadline: April 30, 2026
- Final approval hearing: July 10, 2026
When is the Sobko v. Concentric LLC payout date?
The settlement administrator will send payments approximately 45 days after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval of the settlement.
Why did this class action settlement happen?
The class action lawsuit alleged Concentric failed to include required wage and benefit information in job postings for positions in Washington state, violating the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110). The plaintiff claimed the job postings did not provide the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits and other compensation.
Concentric denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainty of further litigation.
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