Washington State McDonald’s franchisee to pay $1,000 each in class action settlement
A Washington State McDonald's franchisee, KTC LLC, has agreed to pay $1,000 each to thousands of job applicants as part of a class action settlement. The settlement, totaling $681,600, stems from allegations that the company failed to include pay ranges in job listings, violating the state's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. Eligible applicants who applied between January 1, 2023, and March 13, 2025, will receive automatic payments without needing to file claims.
- ▪KTC LLC agreed to a $681,600 class action settlement after being accused of not including pay ranges in job listings.
- ▪The lawsuit claimed the company violated Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.
- ▪Eligible applicants are expected to receive around $1,093.40 each, depending on legal fees and the number of payments issued.
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Business Washington State McDonald’s franchisee to pay $1,000 each in class action settlement By Kevin Barr Published May 27, 2026, 12:30 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Thousands of people who applied for jobs at a West Coast McDonald’s franchise could soon see surprise checks worth more than $1,000 show up in their mailboxes. Washington-based KTC LLC agreed to a $681.600 class action settlement after being accused of posting McDonald’s job listings without including pay ranges or salary information, according to The Sun. Washington-based KTC LLC agreed to a $681.600 class action settlement.
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