Belcan Engineering Group $1.65M Pay Transparency Settlement, File a Claim by December 4, 2026
Belcan Engineering Group, LLC has agreed to a class action settlement of up to $1.65 million over job postings that allegedly left out pay information. The case covers people who applied for a Washington job with Belcan between January 1, 2023 and August 21, 2026, where the posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range.
Eligible class members who submit a valid claim share equally in the net settlement fund. The deadline to file a claim is December 4, 2026. The settlement still needs final court approval at a hearing on January 7, 2027.
Official settlement website: https://epoasettlementbeg.com/ Official claim form portal: https://epoasettlementbeg.com/form/claim
Belcan denies the claims and says it did not violate any law. The settlement is not a court finding that Belcan broke the law.
Milito v. Belcan Engineering Group, LLC: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
| Case name | John Milito v. Belcan Engineering Group, LLC |
| Case number | 24-2-20265-0 SEA |
| Court | King County Superior Court, Washington (Judge Haydee Vargas) |
| Defendants | Belcan Engineering Group, LLC and affiliate Belcan Services Group, LLC, the entity Milito applied to |
| Class representative | John Milito |
| Law at issue | Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110 |
| Maximum settlement fund | $1,650,000, depending on how many class members submit claims |
| Who is covered | People who applied for a Washington job with Belcan between January 1, 2023 and August 21, 2026, where the posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range |
| How payments are split | Equal shares of the net settlement fund among class members who file valid, timely claims |
| Estimated payment | About $1,292.77 per claimant, according to secondary coverage. Your own estimate is printed on the claim form that comes with your notice. Not guaranteed |
| Claim deadline | December 4, 2026 (online, or mail postmarked by that date) |
| Opt-out deadline | December 4, 2026 (postmarked) |
| Objection deadline | December 4, 2026 |
| Final approval hearing | January 7, 2027 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time |
| Settlement status | Proposed settlement; final approval pending |
| Settlement administrator | Simpluris, Inc. |
| Official settlement website | https://epoasettlementbeg.com/ |
| Official claim form | https://epoasettlementbeg.com/form/claim |
| Administrator phone | (866) 606-6610 |
| Administrator email | [email protected] |
What Is the Belcan Engineering Group Pay Transparency Lawsuit About?
John Milito sued Belcan Engineering Group on behalf of job applicants. He claims Belcan violated Washington law by not disclosing the wage scale or salary range in job postings for open positions in Washington. The law is part of the state’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act.
Belcan denies the claims and says it did not violate any law. The parties agreed to settle to avoid the cost, risk and delay of continued litigation. The court has not decided who is right.
What Does Washington’s Pay Transparency Law Require?
RCW 49.58.110: Wage and Salary Disclosure in Job Postings
Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (RCW chapter 49.58) generally requires covered employers to include the wage scale or salary range, and a general description of benefits and other compensation, in each posting for a specific job opening. Key points:
- Who is covered. The disclosure rule applies to employers with 15 or more employees that engage in business in Washington or recruit for Washington-based positions. It can also reach some remote roles that could be filled by a Washington-based employee.
- What must be disclosed. The wage scale or salary range, plus a general description of all benefits and other compensation for the position.
- Internal transfers and promotions. Employers must provide the wage scale or salary range to a current employee offered a new position, or who requests it for a promotion or transfer.
- Effective date. The expanded posting requirement took effect on January 1, 2023, which matches the start of the class period in this settlement.
How the Law Is Enforced
- Private lawsuits. Job applicants can sue under the act. Remedies have included statutory damages (historically the greater of actual damages or $5,000), plus attorneys’ fees and costs. That structure is a major reason class actions over missing pay information have been filed against many Washington employers.
- State enforcement. The Washington Department of Labor & Industries can also investigate complaints and issue civil penalties.
- Retaliation is prohibited. The act bars employers from retaliating against applicants or employees who exercise their rights under it.
Recent Legal Developments to Know About
This area of law has been changing. Reporting on the topic indicates that:
- The Washington Supreme Court ruled in 2025, in Branson v. Washington Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC, that an applicant does not have to prove they are a “bona fide” applicant with real interest in being hired to sue over a posting that left out pay information.
- Washington lawmakers amended the law in 2025, adding a short window for employers to fix a posting after notice and changing how statutory damages are set.
Because these changes may affect cases and different posting dates differently, readers should check the current text of RCW 49.58.070 and 49.58.110 or ask a licensed Washington attorney how they apply. This settlement is a negotiated compromise, and it does not decide how the law applies to anyone else.
Class Action Rules
The case is in King County Superior Court, so Washington Superior Court Civil Rule 23 governs class actions and requires court approval of a class settlement after notice to class members and a hearing. That is why the January 7, 2027 hearing is held before any money is paid.
Who Qualifies for the Belcan Settlement?
Belcan’s records determine who is in the class. You are a settlement class member if you applied for a job opening in Washington with Belcan Engineering Group, LLC or Belcan Services Group, LLC between January 1, 2023 and August 21, 2026, and the posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range for the position.
To check, ask yourself:
- Location: Was the job opening in Washington state?
- Dates: Did you apply between January 1, 2023 and August 21, 2026?
- Employer: Was the application to Belcan Engineering Group or Belcan Services Group?
- Missing pay information: Did the posting leave out the wage scale or salary range?
You do not need to have been hired. But working for Belcan, visiting its job website, or applying for a job outside Washington does not by itself make you eligible.
If you received a notice, Belcan’s records show you are in the class. The notice has a personalized Login ID and PIN. If you are not sure whether you are included, contact the settlement administrator at (866) 606-6610 or [email protected].
How Much Can You Get From the Belcan Engineering Group Settlement?
Everyone who submits a timely, valid claim gets an equal share of the net settlement fund. The net fund is what remains after court-approved deductions for attorneys’ fees, costs, the service award and administration costs. Your estimated payment amount is printed on the claim form that came with your notice.
Secondary coverage reports an estimate of about $1,292.77 per eligible claimant. Treat that as a rough figure only. The actual amount depends on the final net fund, the court’s rulings on deductions and how many valid claims are filed.
The $1.65 million is a maximum. The settlement website says the amount Belcan pays depends on how many class members submit claims. We could not access the full settlement agreement, so we cannot say what the minimum fund is or whether there is a per-person cap. Check the agreement on the settlement website for those terms.
Payments will be treated as non-wage damages and reported on Form 1099, not a W-2. Ask a tax professional about your situation.
Deductions From the Belcan Settlement Fund
| Settlement expense | Proposed amount |
| Attorneys’ fees | $486,750 (29.5% of the $1.65 million maximum fund) |
| Attorneys’ expenses | Up to $5,000 |
| Service award for John Milito | $20,000 |
| Settlement administration | Up to $20,000, reported by secondary coverage |
| Eligible class members | Remaining net settlement fund, split equally |
Belcan has agreed not to oppose the fee, expense and service award requests, and the court can award less. All of these come out of the maximum settlement fund.
How to File a Belcan Settlement Claim
- Find your notice. It has your Login ID and PIN and your estimated payment amount.
- Submit your claim form by December 4, 2026. File online using the claim portal listed near the top of this article, with your Login ID and PIN. You can also complete the paper form from your notice and send it by email or mail. Mailed forms must be postmarked by December 4, 2026.
- Send paper claims to: John Milito v. Belcan Engineering Group, LLC, c/o Simpluris, Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799, or [email protected].
- Keep your contact information current. Tell the administrator if your address or phone number changes, or your payment may not reach you.
- Keep a copy of your completed form and any confirmation.
Claims go through a verification process, and the administrator may ask for more information. If you did not receive a notice or lost your login information, contact the administrator rather than guessing credentials.
Your Options and Deadlines in the Belcan Settlement
| Your choice | What it means | Deadline |
| Submit a claim | The only way to get a payment | December 4, 2026 |
| Do nothing | No payment, and you still give up the right to sue over the released claims | None |
| Exclude yourself | No payment, but you keep the right to sue Belcan on your own | December 4, 2026 (postmarked) |
| Object | Tell the court why you disagree. You must stay in the class | December 4, 2026 |
| Attend the hearing | Optional. You may ask to speak | January 7, 2027, 9:00 a.m. |
To exclude yourself, mail a signed, dated letter to the administrator at the Santa Ana address above. Include your full name and address and a statement that you want to be excluded from the settlement in Milito v. Belcan Engineering Group, LLC, Case No. 24-2-20265-0 SEA. You cannot opt out by phone or email, and group requests are not allowed.
To object, file a written objection with King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, Room E-609, Seattle, WA 98104, and mail copies, postmarked by December 4, 2026, to both class counsel and Belcan’s lawyers. The objection must include several specific items, including your contact details, the reasons for your objection, whether you plan to appear at the hearing, and a list of any other class settlements you or your lawyer have objected to in the last three years. The full list is in FAQ 18 on the settlement website. An objection is different from opting out: you stay in the class, and the court considers your concerns.
What Happens If You Do Nothing?
If you are a class member and do not submit a valid claim, you will not receive a payment. But doing nothing does not remove you from the class. If the court approves the settlement and you did not opt out, you are still bound by the release of claims, even if you receive no money. In short, missing the claim deadline can mean no payment while still giving up your claims.
What Are You Giving Up in the Belcan Settlement?
If the court approves the settlement and you do not exclude yourself, you release Belcan and related parties from the claims Milito made in his complaint for the period from January 1, 2023 through the date of preliminary approval. That includes related claims for interest, liquidated damages, statutory damages and attorneys’ fees. This applies even if you do not file a claim. The settlement agreement controls over any website summary, so read it if you are considering your options.
Will Belcan Retaliate Against Me for Participating?
No. According to the settlement website, Belcan supports the settlement and will not retaliate against any class member. Whether you participate, stay out or object will not affect any job application with Belcan or its treatment of you as a current or former employee.
When Will Belcan Settlement Payments Be Sent?
Judge Vargas will hold the Final Approval Hearing on January 7, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time in King County Superior Court, 516 Third Avenue, Courtroom W-764, Seattle, with a Zoom option listed on the settlement website. The time can change, so check the website before the date. You do not have to attend. The judge will consider whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, including the fees, expenses and service award.
If the court approves the settlement and it becomes final after any appeals, eligible claimants will be paid by mailed check. There is no confirmed payment date. Checks are void 180 days after issuance, and uncashed checks go to the State of Washington as unclaimed property under state law. No payments will be made unless the court approves the settlement.
Who Are the Lawyers in the Belcan Pay Transparency Class Action?
The court appointed Timothy W. Emery, Patrick B. Reddy and Paul Cipriani of Emery Reddy, PC in Seattle as class counsel. Their phone number is (206) 442-9106. Class members are not charged for class counsel. Belcan is represented by Alexander A. Wheatley and Kylene Slocum of Fisher & Phillips LLP.
Call the administrator, not the court or Belcan, with questions about the settlement or the claim process.
How to Contact the Belcan Settlement Administrator
Settlement administrator: Simpluris, Inc. Mailing address: John Milito v. Belcan Engineering Group, LLC, c/o Simpluris, Inc., P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799 Phone: (866) 606-6610 Email: [email protected] Website: https://epoasettlementbeg.com/
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Belcan Pay Transparency Settlement
Is the Belcan $1.65 million settlement real?
Yes. It has an official settlement website run by Simpluris and concerns John Milito v. Belcan Engineering Group, LLC, Case No. 24-2-20265-0 SEA. It is a proposed settlement, so final court approval is still pending.
What is the Belcan settlement deadline?
December 4, 2026 for claims, exclusion requests and objections. Mailed items must be postmarked by that date.
How much is the Belcan settlement worth?
Up to $1,650,000, depending on how many class members submit claims. Each person with a valid claim gets an equal share of what is left after deductions.
How much will I get?
Your estimated amount is on the claim form that came with your notice. Secondary coverage reports about $1,292.77, but the actual payment is not guaranteed.
Do I need to have been hired by Belcan to qualify?
No. The class is made up of people who applied for a Washington job with Belcan where the posting did not disclose the wage scale or salary range. You do not need to have been hired.
Do I need proof of my job application?
The class is based on Belcan’s records. If you received a notice, follow its instructions and use your Login ID and PIN. If you are unsure whether you qualify or need help accessing the form, contact the administrator.
What if I did not receive a notice?
Contact the administrator at (866) 606-6610 or [email protected]. Belcan’s records determine who is in the class.
Are the payments taxed?
Payments will be characterized as non-wage damages and reported on a Form 1099. For tax questions, ask a tax professional.
What happens if I do nothing?
You get no payment, and if the settlement is approved you give up the right to sue Belcan over the released claims.
Can I opt out and sue Belcan myself?
Yes, if you mail a signed request by December 4, 2026. You would receive no settlement payment. Talk to a licensed attorney first if you are considering it.
Does Belcan admit it broke the law?
No. Belcan denies the claims, and the court has not ruled on them.
When will checks arrive?
There is no confirmed date. Checks are expected only after final court approval and the end of any appeals.
Bottom Line
If you applied for a Washington job with Belcan between January 1, 2023 and August 21, 2026, and got a notice, filing a claim by December 4, 2026 is the only way to get paid. You do not need to attend any hearing, and payments depend on the court’s approval on January 7, 2027. Staying in the settlement means giving up the released claims whether or not you file.
Disclaimer: I am a legal content researcher, not a practicing attorney. This article is general information, not legal advice. Eligibility, payment amounts and deadlines are governed by the official settlement notice and agreement, which control if anything here differs. The settlement remains subject to court approval, and Washington law in this area has been changing. For advice about your own situation, consult a licensed attorney.
About the Author
Israr Ahmad is the founder and legal content researcher at AllAboutLawyer.com, a legal information site covering consumer class action lawsuits and settlements.
Sources
- Official Belcan settlement website: https://epoasettlementbeg.com/
- Official settlement FAQs: https://epoasettlementbeg.com/faq/
- Official claim form portal: https://epoasettlementbeg.com/form/claim
- Official settlement documents page: https://epoasettlementbeg.com/documents/
- Settlement administrator contact page: https://epoasettlementbeg.com/contact/
- Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110 (job posting disclosures): https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110
- Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW chapter 49.58, including RCW 49.58.040 (retaliation) and RCW 49.58.070 (civil actions): https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=49.58
- ClaimDepot, settlement overview, used for the reported estimated payment and administration cost (secondary source): https://www.claimdepot.com/settlements/epoa-settlement-beg
- Branson v. Washington Fine Wine & Spirits, LLC (Wash. 2025); Washington Superior Court Civil Rule 23
By Israr Ahmad, Founder and Legal Content Researcher, AllAboutLawyer.com | Last updated: October 10, 2026
About the Author
Israr Ahmad is a legal content researcher with 4+ years of experience covering class action settlements and consumer rights cases. He has researched and published coverage of 2,500+ settlements using verified court records, settlement administrator filings, and government sources. Learn more about Israr.