If you worked for AT&T in Washington as a non-exempt employee since July 2022, you may be paid automatically from this settlement — there is nothing to file.
What Is This Settlement About?
AT&T agreed to a class action settlement that pays $1,750,000 (the "Common Fund") to resolve claims that its Washington employees were not properly paid for missed and noncompliant meal and rest periods. The case, captioned Gerald Arevalo, et ano. v. AT&T Mobility Services LLC, et al., Case No. 25-2-20318-2 SEA, is in the King County Superior Court in Washington before Judge Jessica Manca. The defendants are AT&T Mobility Services LLC; New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC; AT&T Enterprises, LLC (f/k/a AT&T Corp.); AT&T Services, Inc.; and AT&T Inc.The plaintiffs allege that the AT&T entities violated Washington law by failing to compensate non-exempt employees for meal and rest breaks that were missed or did not comply with state requirements. AT&T disputes the claims and denies that it violated the law. The court has not decided who is right or made any finding of wrongdoing; the settlement is a compromise of disputed claims, not an admission of liability. On May 6, 2026, the court granted preliminary approval and authorized notice to the class, and on September 11, 2026, Judge Manca granted final approval.
Who Qualifies?
You are a Settlement Class Member if AT&T's records show you were employed by AT&T Mobility Services LLC; New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC; AT&T Enterprises, LLC (f/k/a AT&T Corp.); AT&T Services, Inc.; and/or AT&T Inc. in Washington as a non-exempt employee at any time from July 11, 2022 through May 6, 2026 (the date of preliminary approval). This is the "Settlement Class Period."You are receiving a mailed notice because AT&T's records indicate you fall within that class. If you are not sure whether you are included, you can confirm your status through the official settlement website. This settlement is limited to Washington non-exempt employees of the AT&T entities named above.
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How Much Can You Get?
Every Settlement Class Member who does not exclude themselves will receive a pro rata share of the fund based on how many weeks they worked during the class period compared to the total weeks worked by all class members. Because payments are weeks-based, individual amounts vary; the estimated amount for your work history is printed on your mailed notice. Payments are characterized as 50 percent wages (reported on a W-2) and 50 percent non-wage damages, penalties, and interest (reported on a 1099), less applicable payroll taxes.Before class members are paid, the court will consider deductions from the Common Fund, including an attorneys' fee request of $583,333.33 plus costs and expenses of up to $5,000, settlement administration costs, and service awards for the class representatives of up to $35,000 each. The court decides the final amounts and may award less than requested. Whether the settlement is approved does not depend on how much the court awards in fees or service awards.
Do You Need to File a Claim?
No. There is no claim form in this settlement. The court granted final approval on September 11, 2026, so class members who did not opt out will have their payment mailed automatically by the settlement administrator — you do not need to do anything to receive it. The most important step is to make sure the administrator has your correct mailing address, so update it through the official settlement website if it has changed.The settlement website also offers an optional payment selection form, which you access using the Notice ID and last name from your mailed notice. That form lets you choose how you receive your payment; it is not required to be paid. If you never received a notice or lost your Notice ID, use the contact form on the official settlement website to reach the administrator.
Your Options and Deadlines
You have three choices. First, you can do nothing (and update your address if needed): you stay in the class, receive a payment, and release the wage claims described in the settlement against AT&T. Second, you can exclude yourself (opt out) by mailing a signed written request to the settlement administrator, postmarked no later than August 6, 2026 — this is the only option that preserves your right to sue AT&T separately over these claims, but it means you receive no payment. Third, you can object to the settlement if you stay in the class; written objections must be filed with the court and mailed to counsel by August 6, 2026.The opt-out and objection deadline was August 6, 2026, and has passed. Judge Jessica Manca granted final approval at the September 11, 2026 hearing, according to Law360. Payments are mailed after the time for any appeal runs out and any appeals are resolved; no mailing date has been announced. Each check expires 180 days after it is issued. If you have questions, use the official settlement website rather than contacting the court.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to file a claim in the AT&T Washington wage settlement?
No. There is no claim form. If the court approves the settlement and you do not exclude yourself, you will automatically be mailed a settlement payment. Just make sure the settlement administrator has your current mailing address.
Who is included in the AT&T Washington settlement class?
The class includes people employed by AT&T Mobility Services LLC; New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC; AT&T Enterprises, LLC; AT&T Services, Inc.; and/or AT&T Inc. in Washington as non-exempt employees from July 11, 2022 through May 6, 2026 (the date of preliminary approval).
How much is the AT&T wage settlement payment?
Payments come from a $1,750,000 common fund and are calculated pro rata based on the number of weeks each class member worked during the class period. Each individual amount is estimated on the mailed notice. Payments are characterized as 50% wages (W-2) and 50% non-wage damages, penalties, and interest (1099), minus applicable payroll taxes.
What are the deadlines in the AT&T Washington settlement?
The deadline to exclude yourself from or object to the settlement is August 6, 2026. The court granted final approval on September 11, 2026. Settlement checks expire 180 days after they are issued.
What if my address has changed?
Contact the settlement administrator, Atticus Administration LLC, through the official settlement website to update your mailing address so your payment reaches you. You can also use the payment selection form on the settlement website, with the Notice ID from your mailed notice, to choose how you receive payment.
Official Settlement Notice
Sources
- Official settlement website — ATT Wage Settlement.com (Arevalo v. AT&T Mobility Services LLC)
- Law360 — AT&T’s $1.75M Class Deal Gets Final OK in Missed-Break Suit (Sept. 14, 2026)
- Notice of Class Action Settlement, King County Superior Court, Case No. 25-2-20318-2 SEA (mailed July 7, 2026)
- Settlement administrator — Atticus Administration LLC
