Talkdesk $2.79M Washington Pay Transparency Settlement

Employment seekers who applied for a job with Talkdesk Inc. between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025, may be eligible to claim up to $5,000 from a class action settlement.

Talkdesk Inc. agreed to pay between $1.83 million and $2.79 million to resolve a class action lawsuit claiming it failed to disclose pay and benefits information in certain job postings, allegedly violating the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

Who can file a claim?

Individuals are considered class members if:

• They applied for a job opening with Talkdesk Inc. between Jan. 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025.
• The job posting said the applicant would work in person in Washington state (regardless of where they applied from), OR the claimant is/was based in Washington and applied for a job that listed Washington as a possible work location.
• The job posting did not disclose a wage scale or salary range for the position.

The settlement includes applicants who applied through Talkdesk’s website or authorized third-party recruiting channels as long as the job posting lacked the required pay transparency.

How much can class members get?

Eligible class members who submit a valid claim form can receive an equal share of the net settlement fund up to a maximum of $5,000 per person. The actual amount each person receives depends on how many valid claims class members submit.

The minimum settlement fund is $1,828,288, which the settlement administrator will distribute if 50% or fewer of the approximately 1,114 class members submit claims. For every additional participating class member above 50% (i.e., above 557 claimants), Talkdesk with increase the fund by $1,718 per person up to a maximum of $2,785,000. If the calculated individual share exceeds $5,000, the administrator will donate the excess funds to the Legal Foundation of Washington as residual funds.

The settlement administrator considers all payments nonwage damages and will report them on IRS Form 1099.

How to claim an award

Class members can file a claim online or download the PDF claim form (pages 26-27 of the settlement agreement), complete it and mail or email it to the settlement administrator.

Settlement administrator’s mailing address: John Milito v. Talkdesk Inc., c/o Simpluris Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799

The claim deadline is Oct. 13, 2026.

Required information

Online claimants must provide the unique ID and PIN from the settlement notice they received.

Payout options

The settlement administrator will mail checks to the address claimants provide. Claimants must cash them within 120 days of issuance or the administrator will send the funds to the State of Washington as unclaimed property.

Settlement fund breakdown

The $1,830,000-$2,785,000 settlement fund will cover:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $25,000
• Attorneys’ fees: $821,575
• Attorneys’ expenses: Up to $5,000
• Service award to class representative: $20,000
• Payments to approved class members: The remainder of the fund

Important dates

• Deadline to file a claim: Oct. 13, 2026
• Deadline to opt out: Oct. 13, 2026
• Final approval hearing: Nov. 20, 2026

When is the Talkdesk Inc. settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments after the court resolves any appeals and grants final approval to the settlement.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Talkdesk Inc. violated Washington state law by failing to disclose pay and benefits information in job postings for positions in Washington.

The company denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty, risk and expense of ongoing litigation.

Sources

1. Class notice
2. Settlement agreement and claim form
3. Settlement FAQ
4. Important dates