Box Inc. $670,000 Wage Settlement, Do You Qualify and How to File Before May 11, 2026

Box Inc. has agreed to pay $670,000 to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the cloud storage company of failing to properly pay overtime to certain employees across the United States. The settlement covers current and former workers who were employed by Box Inc. between 2019 and 2025 — and if you are one of them, you may be entitled to a cash payment. The deadline to file your claim is May 11, 2026.

Quick Facts

• Settlement amount: $670,000
• Case name: Christopher v. Box Inc. | Case No. CACE25016634
• Who qualifies: Current and former nonexempt employees and outbound business representatives who worked for Box Inc. in the US between 2019 and 2025
• Claim deadline: May 11, 2026
• How to file: Online at boxincsettlement.com or by mailing a paper claim form
• Box’s position: The company denies all wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of continued litigation

If you worked for Box Inc. any time between April 2019 and May 2025 — whether in California, New York, New Jersey, or any other US state — there is a real chance you are owed money from this settlement. Most people never find out. Most never file. That is exactly why we are breaking this down clearly so you can decide quickly whether this applies to you.

What Did Box Inc. Actually Do Wrong?

Box Inc. is a publicly traded cloud content management company based in Redwood City, California. The lawsuit, filed by a former employee, accused the company of two specific wage violations.

First, Box allegedly failed to include the value of Restricted Stock Unit awards — commonly called RSUs — when calculating overtime pay for nonexempt hourly employees. Under federal and state wage laws, the regular rate of pay used to calculate overtime must include most forms of compensation an employee receives, including certain stock awards. By leaving RSUs out of that calculation, the lawsuit claims Box systematically underpaid overtime to a large group of workers.

Second, the lawsuit claimed that for a specific group of employees called Outbound Business Representatives, or OBRs, Box failed to pay for all hours worked — in addition to the RSU overtime issue.

These are not unusual allegations in tech company wage lawsuits. RSU compensation is common across the industry, and many companies have faced similar claims over how stock awards are factored into overtime calculations. Box denies any wrongdoing, but rather than take the case to trial, the company agreed to resolve it for $670,000.

Who Is Eligible to File a Claim?

This is the most important question — and the answer depends on when and where you worked for Box Inc.

You may qualify if you worked for Box Inc. as a nonexempt employee during these periods:

• In New York or New Jersey: April 1, 2019 to May 15, 2025
• In California: April 1, 2021 to May 15, 2025
• In all other US states: April 1, 2022 to May 15, 2025

You may also qualify as an Outbound Business Representative (OBR) during the same state-specific periods above.

It does not matter whether you still work at Box Inc. or left years ago. Both current and former employees are eligible as long as you worked within these timeframes in a nonexempt or OBR role.

If you are unsure whether your job title qualified as nonexempt, the general rule is this: nonexempt employees are typically hourly workers or salaried employees who earned below a certain threshold and were entitled to overtime pay. If Box Inc. paid you overtime at any point, you were likely classified as nonexempt.

How Much Money Could You Receive?

The honest answer is: it depends, and the individual amounts will be modest given the total fund size.

After attorneys’ fees of $223,333, attorney expenses of up to $12,000, and a $5,000 service award to the lead plaintiff, the remaining money gets divided among all eligible claimants who file a valid claim.

Your share is calculated using a points system:

• If you were a nonexempt employee, you receive 1 point for every week worked during the covered period
• If you were an OBR, you receive 9 points for every week worked during the covered period

OBRs receive more points because the lawsuit alleged they experienced a broader set of wage violations. Once all claims are submitted, the settlement administrator adds up everyone’s points, divides individual points by the total, and multiplies by the net fund to calculate each person’s payment.

Half of each payment will be treated as wages — subject to payroll tax withholding and reported on a W-2. The other half will be treated as non-wage income reported on a 1099.

To understand more about how wage theft and unpaid overtime claims work, and what protections exist for US workers, you can visit our Employment Lawyer page and our guide on how to file a wage and hour complaint.

How to File Your Claim — Step by Step

The claim process is straightforward, but you must act before May 11, 2026. After that date, no new claims will be accepted under any circumstances.

Step 1: Determine which group you fall into Are you a nonexempt employee or an OBR? Your job title and duties during your time at Box will determine which claim form you need.

Step 2: Locate your CPT ID and passcode If you are an eligible class member, the settlement administrator should have mailed you a notice containing a CPT ID and passcode. You will need these to file your claim online.

Step 3: File online or by mail

• Online: Go to boxincsettlement.com and log in using your CPT ID and passcode
• By mail (OBR form): Download and complete the OBR claim form from boxincsettlement.com and mail it to the address below
• By mail (NEE form): Download and complete the NEE claim form from boxincsettlement.com and mail it to the address below

Mailing address: Christopher v. Box Inc. c/o CPT Group Inc. PO Box 19504 Irvine, CA 92623

Phone: 1-888-545-0235 Email: [email protected]

Did not receive a notice? If you believe you qualify but did not receive a notice with your CPT ID, contact the settlement administrator directly at the email or phone number above. Do not assume you are ineligible just because the notice did not reach you — addresses change and mail gets lost.

When Will Payments Be Sent Out?

Payments will be mailed by check after two things happen: the claim deadline of May 11, 2026 passes, and a judge grants final approval to the settlement. The final approval hearing date has not yet been publicly announced. Based on how similar settlements have moved through the courts, payments could realistically begin arriving in late 2026.

If you want to stay updated on the case timeline, bookmark the official settlement website at boxincsettlement.com for any announcements.

What If You Want to Object or Opt Out?

Most people who qualify will simply want to file a claim and receive their payment. But you do have other options:

Objecting: If you disagree with the terms of the settlement — for example, if you believe $670,000 is not enough to fairly compensate the class — you have the right to file a written objection with the court before the deadline stated in your notice.

Opting out: If you want to preserve your right to sue Box Inc. individually over the same wage claims, you can exclude yourself from the settlement by submitting a written opt-out request by the deadline in your notice. Once you opt out, you will not receive any payment from this settlement.

If you are considering either of these options, speaking with an employment lawyer beforehand is a smart move. Many employment attorneys offer free consultations and can help you weigh whether opting out makes sense for your individual situation.

Why Do So Many People Miss Out on Settlements Like This?

This is worth talking about plainly. Studies have consistently found that the vast majority of eligible class members in settlements like this one never file a claim. They either never hear about the settlement, assume the amounts are too small to bother with, or simply miss the deadline.

The reality is that even a modest payment is money you are owed for work you already did. Filing takes less than 15 minutes online. The deadline is May 11, 2026. After that, whatever share you were entitled to stays in the fund or gets redistributed — it does not go back to Box Inc., but it does leave your pocket.

Key Legal Terms Explained

Nonexempt Employee: A worker who is covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime rules and must be paid at least 1.5 times their regular rate for any hours worked over 40 in a week.

Restricted Stock Unit (RSU): A form of compensation where a company grants an employee shares of company stock that vest over time. The lawsuit claims Box did not include the value of RSUs when calculating overtime rates, which federal and state law generally requires.

Regular Rate of Pay: The hourly rate used to calculate overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act. It must include most forms of compensation, not just base wages.

Class Action Settlement: A legal resolution where a company agrees to pay a sum of money to a group of people with similar claims, without admitting fault.

Settlement Administrator: A neutral third-party company — in this case CPT Group Inc. — hired to manage the claims process, verify eligibility, calculate payments, and mail checks to claimants.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have questions about your eligibility or legal rights, please consult a qualified employment attorney in your state.

Sources: Christopher v. Box Inc., Case No. CACE25016634 | Official settlement website: boxincsettlement.com | ClaimDepot.com settlement report, March 2026

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