Splunk and Cisco Pay Transparency Settlement -- Claim \~$1,673 by May 25, 2026

What happened

Class period: January 1, 2023 through July 26, 2025

• Plaintiff John Milito filed a class action lawsuit in King County Superior Court alleging that Splunk LLC and Cisco Systems, Inc. violated Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW 49.58.110) by failing to disclose the wage scale, salary range, or benefits information on job postings for open positions in Washington state
• The class period covers job applications submitted between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025
• Washington law requires employers to include pay range and general benefits information in all job postings; the lawsuit alleges Defendants failed to meet that requirement
• Defendants deny all liability and do not admit any wrongdoing as part of the proposed settlement; the Court has not decided who is correct
• The case is pending in King County Superior Court as Case No. 25-2-18362-9 SEA

What you can get

Key dates

Who may qualify

• You applied for a job opening in Washington state with Splunk LLC or Cisco Systems, Inc. between January 1, 2023, and July 26, 2025
• The job posting for the position you applied to did not disclose pay scale, salary range, or benefits information as required under Washington law
• Defendants' records have identified you as a potential class member -- if you received a notice by mail or email, you are likely included

How to file

1. Visit the official settlement website at epoasettlementsllc.com and click "Submit a Claim"
2. Log in using your Unique ID and PIN found on the notice mailed or emailed to you
3. Complete and submit the online Claim Form by May 25, 2026
4. Alternatively, download a paper Claim Form and submit it to the Settlement Administrator by mail or email, postmarked no later than May 25, 2026
5. If your address or phone number changes before you receive your payment, notify the Settlement Administrator immediately to ensure delivery

Proof required

• No documentation is specified as required to file a claim -- eligibility is based on Defendants' employment application records
• Claims are subject to a verification process; the Settlement Administrator may request additional information to process your claim
• Your Unique ID and PIN from the mailed or emailed notice are required to file online

Payment timing

If the Court approves the Settlement at the July 17, 2026 Final Approval Hearing, eligible class members who submitted a valid claim will be mailed a check after any appeals are resolved. Checks expire and become void 180 days after issuance. Settlement payments are characterized as non-wage damages and will be reported on a 1099.

Important links

• Official website
• Claim form
• Important dates
• FAQs
• Documents

Contact

Extra details

• This settlement involves Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA), which requires employers to include wage scale or salary range and a general description of benefits on all Washington job postings; this law applies to any employer posting for positions that could be performed in Washington
• The estimated payment of $1,673.71 per person is based on current claim projections; the final amount each class member receives depends on the total number of valid claims submitted
• Settlement payments will be reported as non-wage income on a 1099 -- consult a tax advisor if you have questions about the tax treatment of your payment
• If you do nothing, you remain in the class and give up the right to sue Defendants over these claims, but you will not receive a payment -- you must actively file a claim to collect
• Do not contact the Court, the Clerk of Court, the Judge, or Defendants directly with questions; contact the Settlement Administrator only

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