$670K Box Inc. Employee Wage Settlement, Did Box Shortchange Your Overtime Pay? File Claim Before May 11

The Box Inc. Employee Wage Settlement is a $670,000 collective action where current and former non-exempt Box employees — including hourly workers and Outbound Business Representatives — can receive a share of a settlement fund by filing a claim before May 11, 2026, after allegations that Box failed to properly calculate overtime pay by leaving out the value of Restricted Stock Units from its overtime rate calculations. The class action lawsuit alleged Box Inc. violated wage-and-hour laws by not properly paying overtime and failing to include the value of RSUs in the regular rate of pay for certain employees. Box denied all allegations. The case — Christopher v. Box, Inc., Case No. CACE25016634 — is pending in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida.

Box Inc. Employee Wage Settlement — Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$670,000
Claim Deadline	May 11, 2026 — 6 days away
Who Qualifies	Current and former non-exempt Box employees (NEEs) and Outbound Business Representatives (OBRs) who worked during applicable class periods
Payout Per Person	Pro rata — based on number of weeks worked during the class period
Proof Required	No — your employment history is calculated from Box’s records
Settlement Status	Pending final court approval
Administrator	CPT Group, Inc.
Official Website	BoxIncSettlement.com
Last Updated	May 5, 2026

 Critical Notice for Box Employees: This Is an Opt-In Settlement

Unlike most class actions where you receive payment automatically or must opt out, this is a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That means the rules are reversed:

• If you do nothing, you receive nothing — and your claims are not released
• You must actively submit a Claim Form and Release by May 11, 2026 to receive any payment
• Only employees who file a valid claim by the deadline will be paid

If you received a settlement notice from Box or CPT Group, file your claim now at BoxIncSettlement.com. The deadline is six days away.

Current Status of the Box Inc. Wage Case

• The settlement has been reached and notice has been sent to eligible employees.
• The claim deadline is May 11, 2026 — the only deadline in this case.
• Final court approval is pending. The settlement administrator will mail checks after the claims deadline closes and the court grants final approval.
• Monitor BoxIncSettlement.com for updates on the final approval hearing date and payment timeline.

What Is the Box Inc. Wage Lawsuit About? Christopher v. Box, Inc., Case No. CACE25016634

Box, Inc. is a cloud content management company headquartered in Redwood City, California, and employs thousands of workers across the country. Like many tech companies, Box compensates employees partly through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) — shares of company stock that vest over time as part of total compensation.

The lawsuit, filed by former Box employee Colin Christopher, alleged that Box violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. § 207) — the federal law that requires employers to pay non-exempt workers overtime at one-and-a-half times their “regular rate of pay” for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. For Non-Exempt Employees, the lawsuit alleges that Box failed to properly include the value of Restricted Stock Units in the regular rate of pay when making overtime payments to non-exempt employees. When an employer gives an employee RSUs as part of their compensation, federal law generally requires that the value of those RSUs be factored into the regular rate — meaning overtime should be calculated on a higher base. Plaintiffs alleged Box skipped that step and underpaid overtime as a result.

For Outbound Business Representatives, the lawsuit alleges that Box failed to properly pay all OBRs for all hours worked and failed to properly include the value of Restricted Stock Units in calculating the regular rate of pay. OBRs faced a compounded issue — not just the RSU overtime calculation problem, but also allegations that Box didn’t pay them for all hours they actually worked. If you want context on how RSU-related unpaid wages lawsuits work, our guide to employment class action settlements walks through the key concepts.

Box denied all allegations and maintained it complied with all applicable wage and hour laws at all times. Both parties agree there is a good faith dispute about whether Box properly calculated the regular rate of pay — which is exactly why a negotiated settlement is the practical resolution here.

Are You Part of the Box Inc. Wage Settlement?

There are two distinct employee groups covered. Read carefully to find which one applies to you:

Group 1 — Non-Exempt Employees (NEEs)

You may qualify if you were a current or former non-exempt Box employee in any job title other than Outbound Business Representative who worked during these periods:

• New York or New Jersey: April 1, 2019 to May 15, 2025
• California: April 1, 2021 to May 15, 2025
• Anywhere else in the U.S.: April 1, 2022 to May 15, 2025

Group 2 — Outbound Business Representatives (OBRs)

You may qualify if you were a current or former Outbound Business Representative (however titled) at Box who worked during these periods:

• New York or New Jersey: April 1, 2019 to May 15, 2025
• California: April 1, 2021 to May 15, 2025
• Anywhere else in the U.S.: April 1, 2022 to May 15, 2025

You do NOT qualify if:

• You were classified as an exempt employee at Box (salaried exempt workers are not covered by FLSA overtime rules)
• You did not work in the U.S. during any of the applicable class periods
• You did not receive a settlement notice and are not in CPT Group’s class records — contact the administrator to verify

Not sure which group you fall under or whether you qualify at all? Call CPT Group at 1-888-545-0235 or email [email protected] before May 11, 2026.

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How Much Can You Get from the Box Inc. Wage Settlement?

Your individual payout depends on how many weeks you worked at Box during your applicable class period and whether you were an NEE or OBR. No fixed per-person dollar amount is guaranteed — this is a pro-rata fund.

The amount each class member receives depends on several factors, including the number of weeks they worked during the relevant period and whether they classify as an NEE or OBR. Each eligible claimant receives “points” based on their work history. The settlement administrator totals the points of all claimants to get the total denominator, then divides each individual’s points by the total denominator to determine their share of the net fund.

In plain terms: the more weeks you worked, the larger your share of the $670,000 fund. Employees who worked longer periods, or in higher-weight categories like OBR, will generally receive more.

Half of your estimated settlement payment will be subject to deductions for payroll taxes and other legally required withholdings. The other half will be treated as non-wage income without withholdings, but it will be reported to the IRS on Form 1099. Keep this in mind at tax time — you will receive two forms for this payment.

This employment class action settlement payout structure is standard for unpaid wages lawsuits settled under the FLSA. The split between W-2 wages and 1099 non-wage income reflects the two types of claims: back overtime pay and liquidated damages.

How to File Your Box Inc. Settlement Claim

The deadline is May 11, 2026 — six days from now. Here is exactly what to do:

Step 1 — Locate the settlement notice you received from CPT Group. It contains your CPT ID and passcode — you need both to file online.

Step 2 — Go to BoxIncSettlement.com/Login and log in using your CPT ID and passcode.

Step 3 — Review your pre-populated employment information — your weeks worked and employee classification — which CPT Group calculated from Box’s payroll records.

Step 4 — Complete the Consent to Join Settlement as a Plaintiff, Release, and Claim Form in full. Read it carefully — by signing, you are releasing your unpaid wage claims against Box.

Step 5 — Submit your claim online by May 11, 2026, or mail your completed and signed claim form so it is postmarked by May 11, 2026, to: Christopher v. Box, Inc., c/o CPT Group Inc., PO Box 19504, Irvine, CA 92623.

Step 6 — Save your submission confirmation. Contact CPT Group if you do not receive one.

If you lost your notice or do not have your CPT ID and passcode, contact CPT Group immediately at 1-888-545-0235 or [email protected] — do not wait.

Estimated time to complete: 10 minutes.

Box Inc. Wage Settlement Timeline

Milestone	Date
Alleged Violations Begin	April 1, 2019 (NY/NJ); April 1, 2021 (CA); April 1, 2022 (all other states)
Class Period Ends	May 15, 2025
Lawsuit Filed	2025 — Christopher v. Box, Inc., Case No. CACE25016634
Claim Filing Deadline	May 11, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	TBD — check BoxIncSettlement.com
Expected Payment Date	TBD — after claims close and final court approval is granted

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a class action lawsuit against Box Inc. for unpaid overtime? 

Yes. Christopher v. Box, Inc., Case No. CACE25016634, is pending in the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, Florida. The lawsuit alleged Box violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by failing to include the value of RSUs in overtime calculations for non-exempt employees and Outbound Business Representatives. A $670,000 settlement has been reached.

Do I qualify for the Box Inc. employee wage settlement? 

You may qualify if you were a non-exempt Box employee — either a general non-exempt worker (NEE) or an Outbound Business Representative (OBR) — who worked in the U.S. during the applicable class period for your state. New York and New Jersey employees are covered back to April 1, 2019; California employees to April 1, 2021; all other states to April 1, 2022.

How do I file a Box Inc. settlement claim?

 File online at BoxIncSettlement.com using the CPT ID and passcode from your settlement notice, or mail your completed claim form to CPT Group Inc., PO Box 19504, Irvine, CA 92623. Your claim must be submitted by May 11, 2026.

What happens if I do nothing in the Box Inc. settlement? 

Unlike most class actions, doing nothing here means you receive no payment — but you also do not release any claims against Box. Your rights are preserved if you choose not to participate, but the statute of limitations continues to run on those claims. You must actively opt in to get paid.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Box Inc. settlement claim? 

No. Filing through the settlement website is straightforward and free. A consumer rights lawyer or private employment discrimination attorney is not required to submit your claim form. If you have questions about your individual rights, you may consult your own attorney at your own expense.

When will Box Inc. settlement payments be mailed? 

The settlement administrator will mail payments to eligible claimants after the claims deadline and once the court grants final approval. With the claim deadline on May 11, 2026, expect payments to arrive several months after that date. Check BoxIncSettlement.com for updates.

Will my Box settlement payment be taxable?

 Yes — and in two ways. Half your payment will be reported on a W-2 as wages (with payroll tax withholding already deducted). The other half will be reported on a Form 1099 as non-wage income without withholding. You will likely owe taxes on the 1099 portion. Consult a tax professional about your specific situation.

What if I no longer work at Box? Can I still file a claim? 

Yes. The settlement covers current and former non-exempt Box employees who worked during the applicable class period. You do not need to still be employed at Box to file a valid claim.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement Website: BoxIncSettlement.com

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official settlement website and court-authorized notice on May 5, 2026. Last Updated: May 5, 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.