Ardagh Glass $602,000 Settlement, Ardagh Glass Left Salary Ranges Off Washington Job Postings, Now It’s Paying Up to $602,000

Applied for a job at Ardagh Glass in Washington state and never saw a salary range in the posting? That omission is exactly what this lawsuit is about. Shannon Spencer sued Ardagh Glass Inc. under Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, alleging the company posted job openings without disclosing wage ranges or benefits — as state law requires. Ardagh denies wrongdoing but agreed to pay up to $602,000 to settle. The claim deadline is May 29, 2026.

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$404,795–$602,000
Claim Deadline	May 29, 2026
Who Qualifies	Applied for an Ardagh Glass job in Washington between Jan. 1, 2023 and March 2, 2026
Estimated Payout	~$1,314.70 (equal share; capped at $5,000)
Proof Required	No
Settlement Status	Preliminarily Approved
Administrator	Spencer v. Ardagh Glass Inc. Settlement Administrator
Official Website	epoasettlementagi.com

Where things stand right now:

• The claim deadline and opt-out deadline are both May 29, 2026, and the final approval hearing is scheduled for July 10, 2026.
• Payments go out after the court grants final approval and resolves any appeals — no payment date is confirmed yet.
• Class members must cash their settlement checks within 180 days of issuance, or the funds transfer to Washington state as unclaimed property.

Washington Passed a Law Requiring Salary Ranges in Job Postings — Ardagh Allegedly Ignored It

In 2023, Washington state updated its Equal Pay and Opportunities Act to require employers with 15 or more workers to post wage scales, salary ranges, and a general description of benefits in every job listing. The point of the law was direct: give job seekers the information they need to negotiate fairly, compare offers, and avoid pay discrimination based on salary history.

The law requires companies to include a wage scale and benefits information on job postings — a mandate designed to close the gender and racial wage gap by helping applicants negotiate pay rates, compare offers, and prevent employers from basing offers on an individual’s salary history.

Plaintiff Shannon Spencer alleged that Ardagh Glass — a major global glass packaging manufacturer — posted Washington-based positions without that required information. The lawsuit alleged Ardagh Glass violated Washington law by not including required wage and benefits information in job postings for Washington-based positions. The company denied any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the uncertainty, risks, and expense of ongoing litigation.

Ardagh is not alone. A small number of law firms filed more than 250 class action suits against Washington employers for allegedly failing to publish wage and salary ranges, with one Seattle law firm filing 75% of the total suits. This settlement is one of hundreds that have come out of that wave of litigation.

You Applied for the Job — That’s Likely Enough to Qualify

To qualify as a class member, an individual must have applied for a job opening in Washington with Ardagh Glass Inc. between Jan. 1, 2023 and March 2, 2026, and the job posting for that position must not have included a wage scale or salary range and/or a general description of benefits.

You may qualify if:

• You applied for any position with Ardagh Glass Inc. in Washington state after January 1, 2023
• The job posting you applied through did not list a salary range or wage scale
• The posting also lacked a general description of benefits (health insurance, retirement, PTO, etc.)
• You received a settlement notice in the mail — Ardagh identified class members from its own hiring records

You do not need to have gotten the job. You do not need to prove you were harmed financially. Applying for the position through a noncompliant posting is the qualifying act under this law.

Ardagh Glass used its own records to identify eligible class members. Individuals who received a notice about this settlement are likely already included. If you received a notice with a Notice ID and PIN, you are almost certainly in the class.

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The Estimated Payout Is Around $1,314 — But the Final Number Depends on Claims Filed

The estimated payment per class member is $1,314.70, but the actual amount may vary depending on the total number of valid claims submitted.

Here’s how the fund structure works:

If 151 or fewer class members submit valid claims, the settlement administrator will distribute the minimum fund amount of $404,795 equally among all claimants. For each additional claimant above 151, the administrator increases the fund by $1,310.33, up to the maximum of $602,000.

No individual class member will receive more than $5,000. If their calculated share exceeds that, the administrator distributes the excess to the Legal Foundation of Washington.

Before payments reach class members, the fund also covers:

• Up to $15,000 in settlement administration costs
• $177,590 in attorneys’ fees, costs, and expenses
• A $15,000 service award to the class representative

The settlement administrator characterizes all payments as nonwage damages and will report them on IRS Form 1099. Plan for potential tax implications — see the FAQ below.

How to File Your Claim Before May 29, 2026

Step 1 — Go to epoasettlementagi.com and log in using the Notice ID and PIN from the settlement notice you received in the mail.

Step 2 — Can’t find your Notice ID or PIN? Contact the administrator directly at [email protected] or call 888-369-3780 with your full name and mailing address.

Step 3 — Complete the claim form online, or download the PDF version to print, fill out, and mail or email to the administrator.

Step 4 — Verify your mailing address on the form — checks go to the address you provide, not necessarily the one Ardagh has on file.

Step 5 — Submit before May 29, 2026 — online or postmarked by that date.

Step 6 — Save your confirmation — and update the administrator if your address changes before checks go out.

Estimated time to complete: 5–10 minutes.

From Filed to Final — The Settlement Timeline

Milestone	Date
Settlement Agreement Executed	January 6, 2026
Claims Period Opens	TBD
Claim Filing Deadline	May 29, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	May 29, 2026
Objection Deadline	TBD
Final Approval Hearing	July 10, 2026
Expected Payment Date	TBD (after final approval and any appeals)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim? 

No. The claim process requires no attorney. You visit the settlement website, log in with your Notice ID and PIN, and submit the form yourself. The whole process takes under 10 minutes.

Is this settlement legitimate? 

Yes. Spencer v. Ardagh Glass Inc. is a court-supervised class action settlement. The official website is epoasettlementagi.com, and the administrator’s mailing address is P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799. If you received a notice by mail, your information came directly from Ardagh’s hiring records.

What if I never got a notice in the mail? 

Ardagh identified class members from its own records, so if you applied for a Washington position between Jan. 1, 2023 and March 2, 2026 but didn’t receive a notice, contact the administrator at [email protected] or 888-369-3780 to check your eligibility.

When will I actually receive my payment? 

The court holds a final approval hearing on July 10, 2026. Payments go out after approval and after any appeals are resolved. No specific payment date is confirmed yet — check epoasettlementagi.com for updates.

What if I miss the May 29, 2026 deadline?

 You lose your right to a cash payment. The deadline is firm. You also lose the right to opt out and pursue your own legal action if you miss it. File early.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes? 

Potentially yes. The settlement administrator classifies all payments as nonwage damages and reports them on IRS Form 1099. That means the payment may count as taxable income. Consult a tax professional if you have questions about how this affects your return.

I didn’t get hired — can I still file?

 Yes. The settlement covers job applicants, not employees. Getting the job has nothing to do with eligibility. Applying through a noncompliant posting is the qualifying action under Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.

What law did Ardagh allegedly break? 

Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, as amended in 2023, requires employers with 15 or more employees to include a wage scale or salary range and a general description of benefits in every job posting. Each noncompliant posting carries a $5,000 penalty plus attorney fees under the law’s private right of action.

Sources & References

• Official settlement website: epoasettlementagi.com
• Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act — Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
• Seattle Times reporting on Washington pay transparency litigation (October 2023)

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.