Mondelez $6.96M Washington Job Posting Settlement

Job seekers who applied for a job with Mondelez Global LLC in Washington state between Jan. 1, 2023, and April 2, 2025, where the job posting did not include pay transparency requirements may qualify to claim at least $1,395.64 from a class action settlement.

Mondelez agreed to pay up to $6.96 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging its Washington job postings did not include the required wage scale, salary range or general description of all benefits and other compensation.

Who is eligible to file a Mondelez claim?

Class members must meet all of the following criteria:

• They applied for a job opening with Mondelez Global LLC in the state of Washington between Jan. 1, 2023, and April 2, 2025.
• The job posting for the position they applied for did not disclose the wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of all benefits and other compensation offered for the position.

How much is the Washington job posting payout?

Pro rata payment: The actual amount eligible class members receive will depend on the total number of valid claims submitted and the final net settlement fund.

• The minimum payment per claimant is $1,395.64.
• The maximum payment per claimant is $5,000.
• The total settlement fund ranges from a minimum of $4,527,895.00 to a maximum of $6,962,000.00.

How to claim a Mondelez class action rebate

Class members can file a claim online or download, print and complete a PDF claim form to mail or email to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is July 29, 2025.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Rory Lowe v. Mondelez Global LLC c/o Simpluris Inc., P.O. Box 26170 Santa Ana, CA 92799

Settlement administrator's email address: info@MGLLCEPOASettlement.com.

Required information

To file an online claim, class members must provide their unique ID and PIN, which is printed on the settlement notice they received. Those who are unable to locate their ID and PIN should contact the settlement administrator.

Payout options

Settlement payments will be mailed as paper checks to the address class members provide on their claim form.

$6.96 million pay transparency settlement fund breakdown

The $6,962,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: Up to $25,000
• Attorneys’ fees and costs: $2,053,790
• Service award to plaintiff: $25,000
• Payments to eligible class members: Remaining funds after deductions

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: July 29, 2025
• Claim deadline: July 29, 2025
• Final approval hearing: Oct. 10, 2025

When is the Mondelez settlement payout date?

Settlement payments will be mailed approximately 74 days after the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.

Why did this class action settlement happen?

The class action lawsuit alleged Mondelez Global LLC failed to include required wage and benefit information in job postings in violation of Washington’s pay transparency law.

The company denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle the case to avoid the costs and risks of further litigation.

Sources

1. Settlement Agreement
2. Settlement Website FAQ