Pandora Jewelry $1.99 Million Job Posting Settlement, Washington Applicants May Get a Payment Without Filing a Claim

If you applied for a job in Washington with a Pandora company between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025, you may be owed money from a proposed class action settlement. The lawsuit says Pandora’s Washington job postings left out the pay range and a description of benefits, which Washington law requires. Pandora denies breaking the law. There is no claim form. Eligible applicants were identified from the companies’ own records, and payment depends on court approval and on the settlement administrator having a valid mailing address for you.

Pandora Jewelry Settlement Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Case name	Shannon Spencer v. Pandora Ventures, LLC, et al.
Case number	25-2-10248-3 SEA
Court	King County Superior Court, Washington (Judge Taki Flevaris)
Defendants	Pandora Ventures, LLC; Pandora Jewelry, LLC; Pandora Franchising, LLC; Pandora Ecomm, LLC
Settlement amount	$1.99 million headline figure (see “What Is Confirmed and What Is Only Reported” below)
Who is included	People who applied for at least one Washington job opening with a defendant between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025, through a posting the plaintiff says lacked required pay and benefits information
Claim form	None. Applicants should make sure the administrator has a valid mailing address
Address update / payment selection deadline	December 14, 2026
Opt-out deadline	December 14, 2026
Objection deadline	December 14, 2026
Final approval hearing	January 22, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific
Attorneys’ fees requested	$663,333.33
Service award requested	$25,000
Settlement administrator	Simpluris, (833) 200-7227, [email protected]
Official website	epoasettlementpvl.com

The fee request of $663,333.33 is exactly one-third of $1.99 million.

What Is Confirmed and What Is Only Reported in the Pandora Settlement?

The facts below are sorted by how well they are supported. This helps you decide what to rely on.

Confirmed on the Official Settlement Website

• Case name, number, court and judge.
• The four Pandora defendants and the class period (January 1, 2023 to July 26, 2025).
• No claim form is required, and checks are the default payment method.
• Each class member receives an equal share of the class fund for each separate qualifying job posting they applied to.
• The December 14, 2026 deadlines for address updates and payment selection, opt-outs and objections.
• The January 22, 2027 final approval hearing at 9:00 a.m.
• The requested $663,333.33 in fees, costs and expenses and the requested $25,000 service award.
• Payments are reported on IRS Form 1099, and checks expire 180 days after they are issued.
• No benefits will be paid unless the court approves the settlement and it becomes final.

Reported but Not Confirmed on the Official Pages Reviewed

Item	Where it comes from	How to treat it
The $1.99 million total fund	Used in press coverage and consistent with the one-third fee request, but the settlement pages reviewed do not state the fund	Confirm in the Settlement Agreement on the Important Documents page
Administration costs of up to $35,000	Reported description of the agreement	Check the agreement
Up to $50,000 in published notice costs paid separately by the defendants	Reported description of the agreement	Check the agreement
Lawsuit filed April 1, 2025	Published case reporting	Check the docket
Preliminary approval granted August 20, 2026	Settlement reporting	Check the court order
An estimated payment of about $3,290.04	One publication reviewing an individual notice	See the next section

Is the Pandora Settlement Payment Estimate of $3,290.04 Reliable?

Some coverage reports an estimated payment of $3,290.04, based on an individual notice that publication reviewed. Here is what that figure does and does not tell you:

• It is not on the official pages reviewed, so it is a reported figure, not a confirmed settlement amount.
• It is not a promise for everyone. The official FAQ says payment is an equal share of the class fund for each separate qualifying posting, so a person’s total depends on how many shares they hold. A person with one qualifying posting and a person with three would not get the same total.
• It can change. Court-approved attorneys’ fees, the service award, administration costs and the final count of applicants and postings all affect the per-share amount.
• A rough cross-check, not a source. If the fee request (663,333.33),serviceaward(25,000) and the reported $35,000 administration cost were all approved, about $1,266,666.67 would remain from $1.99 million. Divided by $3,290.04, that implies roughly 385 total shares, which is only an inference from the reported number. Do not treat it as a published share count.

If your own notice shows an estimate, use that. It is the best guide to your situation, but it is still not a guaranteed payment until the court approves the settlement and it becomes final.

Where Things Stand Right Now in Spencer v. Pandora Ventures

• The court has authorized notice of the proposed settlement, but final approval is pending, and no benefits will be paid unless the court approves it and it becomes final.
• The deadline to update your address, choose a digital payment, opt out or object is December 14, 2026.
• Judge Flevaris will hold the final approval hearing on January 22, 2027, at 9:00 a.m. The date can change by court order, so check the settlement website.

What Does the Spencer v. Pandora Ventures Lawsuit Claim?

Shannon Spencer, a job applicant, sued four Pandora entities on behalf of other applicants. The complaint says the companies’ postings for open Washington positions left out the wage scale or salary range and a general description of benefits. Pandora disputes the claims and says it did not violate any law. The court has not ruled on who is right, and the settlement is not an admission of wrongdoing. The settlement resolves the claims without a trial on liability.

What Does Washington’s Pay Transparency Law (RCW 49.58.110) Require?

The case rests on RCW 49.58.110, part of the Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (chapter 49.58 RCW). Since January 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees have had to include in each posting for a specific available position:

• The wage scale or salary range, unless only a fixed wage is offered.
• A general description of benefits.
• A general description of other compensation.

The requirement reaches online postings and postings distributed through third parties. The purpose is to give applicants real compensation information before they spend time applying.

Who Can Sue Under Washington’s Job Posting Law and for How Much?

Applicants can bring private suits. As summarized on the settlement website materials reviewed, the statute allows statutory damages of $100 to $5,000 per violation, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, and gives applicants three years to file. That private right of action is why Washington has seen many of these cases. The Washington Department of Labor & Industries also enforces chapter 49.58 RCW.

What Changed for Washington Job Postings on July 27, 2025?

The class period ends July 26, 2025. For postings beginning July 27, 2025, the 2025 amendments give employers a chance to correct a violation before an applicant can seek those remedies. That change does not make every earlier posting unlawful. The allegations against Pandora remain disputed.

Does This Settlement Cover Pandora Job Applicants in Other States?

No. It covers Washington job openings in the defined period. It is not a nationwide settlement.

What Court Rules Govern the Pandora Class Action Settlement in King County Superior Court?

Washington Superior Court Civil Rule 23 (CR 23) governs class actions in state court and closely follows the federal rule. Under CR 23(e), a class settlement needs court approval, and the court looks at whether it is fair, reasonable and adequate before approving it. That is the question Judge Flevaris will decide at the January 22, 2027 hearing, after considering any objections and the fee and service award requests. Class members who stay in can object. Class members who opt out are not bound.

Who Is Included in the Pandora Job Applicant Settlement?

You are in the settlement class if the defendants’ records show you applied for at least one job opening in Washington with Pandora Ventures, Pandora Jewelry, Pandora Franchising or Pandora Ecomm between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025, through a posting the plaintiff says did not properly disclose pay and benefits. You did not need to be hired.

What If You Applied to Several Pandora Jobs?

You receive an equal share of the class fund for each separate qualifying posting you applied to, so someone who applied to three qualifying postings holds three shares. Not every application automatically counts. It has to meet the settlement’s definition, and the defendants’ records generally determine who is on the list.

What If You Applied but Never Received a Pandora Settlement Notice?

Not getting a notice does not by itself mean you are not included. Contact Simpluris to ask:

• Phone: (833) 200-7227
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: epoasettlementpvl.com

The administrator can explain how class members were identified and whether any documents could help show you applied.

How Much Money Could Pandora Job Applicants Receive?

The settlement website does not list a per-person amount. The money is described this way:

• Class members who stay in receive equal shares of the class fund for each qualifying posting.
• Class Counsel will ask the court for $663,333.33 in fees, costs and expenses and a $25,000 service award for Spencer. The court can award less.
• Administration costs also come out of the fund. Using the $1.99 million headline figure, the fee and service requests alone leave about $1.30 million before administration costs.

Payments are classified as non-wage damages and reported on IRS Form 1099, so they may be taxable. A tax professional can explain how that applies to you.

How to Get Your Pandora Settlement Payment

1. Confirm the administrator has your current mailing address. Use the Address Form from your notice, the online form at epoasettlementpvl.com, or contact the administrator. Without a valid address, you may not receive a check. Your notice may include a Login ID and PIN for the portal. Use only the login details on your notice.
2. Pick a digital payment if you prefer one. Checks are the default. You can choose a digital payment on the website by December 14, 2026.
3. Do nothing else if you want to stay in. If the court approves the settlement and you did not opt out, you get paid after any appeals are resolved.

Administrator’s mailing address: Spencer v. Pandora Ventures, LLC, et al., Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 26170, Santa Ana, CA 92799.

What Do You Give Up if You Stay in the Pandora Settlement?

If you stay in the class, you release Pandora and related parties from claims during the class period that relate to the alleged violation of RCW 49.58.110, including connected claims under state, federal or local law. You cannot sue them over the same issue later. The release does not cover claims outside that scope.

The defendants have said they will not retaliate against anyone for participating, and that your choice will not affect your employment or how you are treated as an applicant or employee.

How Do You Opt Out of or Object to the Pandora Settlement?

How to Opt Out

Opting out lets you keep your right to sue Pandora, but you will not get a payment. Mail a signed letter postmarked by December 14, 2026 to the administrator at the address above. Include your full name, address, a statement that you want to be excluded from the Spencer v. Pandora Ventures settlement, your signature and the date. Phone and email requests do not count, and group requests are not allowed. Opting out does not extend any filing deadline for a separate claim, so ask a lawyer about your time limits.

How to Object

You can object only if you stay in the class. File a written objection with King County Superior Court, 401 Fourth Avenue North, Room 2C, Kent, WA 98032, and mail copies to Class Counsel and defense counsel, all postmarked by December 14, 2026. The objection must include your contact information, the case name and number, your reasons, and a list of other class settlements you or your attorney have objected to in the last three years. The full rules are in FAQ 18 on the settlement FAQ page.

What Happens if You Do Nothing?

You stay in the settlement. If the court approves it and it becomes final, you receive your payment by check at the address on file and are bound by the release.

When Will Pandora Settlement Payments Arrive?

No payment date has been announced. The court will decide on January 22, 2027, whether the settlement is fair, reasonable and adequate, and it will consider objections and the fee and service award requests. Payments go out only after final approval and after any appeals or reviews are finished. Checks become void 180 days after issuance, so cash yours before then.

Hearing location listed by the administrator: Maleng Regional Justice Center, 401 Fourth Avenue North, Courtroom 4F, Kent, WA 98032, with remote access also listed. Confirm details before the hearing.

Pandora Settlement Timeline

Date	Event	Status
January 1, 2023	Class period begins; Washington’s job posting disclosure requirement takes effect	Confirmed
April 1, 2025	Lawsuit filed	Reported
July 26, 2025	Class period ends	Confirmed
August 20, 2026	Preliminary approval granted	Reported
October 2026	Notices publicized and distributed	Reported
December 14, 2026	Deadline to update address, choose digital payment, opt out or object	Confirmed
January 22, 2027, 9:00 a.m.	Final approval hearing, Judge Flevaris	Confirmed
After final approval	Payments go out once any appeals or reviews finish	Not yet scheduled

See the official dates page for the confirmed dates.

What Should Pandora Job Applicants Do Now?

1. Find your settlement notice, and keep your Login ID and PIN.
2. Check that Simpluris has your current mailing address, or choose digital payment, by December 14, 2026.
3. Decide whether to stay in, opt out or object before December 14, 2026.
4. If you never got a notice but applied, call or email the administrator.
5. Beware of anyone asking for a fee or sensitive personal information to “claim” this settlement. No claim form exists.
6. Check the settlement website after January 22, 2027, for the court’s ruling.

Other Washington Job Posting Settlements

For comparable Washington pay transparency cases, see Ardagh Glass $602,000 Settlement: File A Claim By May 29, 2026 and KTC LLC McDonald’s Pay Transparency Settlement, Washington Job Applicants Were Owed $1,093 Each — Nyannor v. KTC LLC, Case No. 24-2-20009-6 SEA.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Pandora Jewelry $1.99 Million Settlement

Who can get money from the Pandora Ventures job posting settlement?

People who applied for a Washington job with Pandora Ventures, Pandora Jewelry, Pandora Franchising or Pandora Ecomm between January 1, 2023 and July 26, 2025, through a posting the plaintiff says did not properly disclose pay and benefits. The companies’ records determine who is on the list.

Do I have to file a claim to get paid from the Pandora settlement?

No. Class members who do not opt out are eligible for payment. Make sure the administrator has your correct mailing address.

Is the $3,290.04 Pandora settlement estimate guaranteed?

No. It is a reported figure from one individual notice and is not on the official pages reviewed. Your amount depends on your number of qualifying postings, court-approved deductions and the final class count.

When will Pandora settlement payments be sent?

Not before the court rules. The final approval hearing is January 22, 2027, and no payment date has been announced.

How much will I get from the Pandora job posting settlement?

The website gives no estimate. You receive an equal share of the class fund for each qualifying posting you applied to.

What did Pandora do wrong, according to the lawsuit?

The lawsuit says Pandora’s Washington postings did not disclose the wage scale or salary range or a general description of benefits, as RCW 49.58.110 requires. Pandora denies it violated any law, and the court has not decided the case.

What happens if I do nothing in the Pandora settlement?

If the court approves it, you stay in the class, get a check at the address on file and give up the right to sue Pandora over the released claims.

Can Pandora retaliate against me for taking part?

The settlement website says no. The defendants have agreed not to retaliate against class members for participating.

Will the Pandora settlement payment be taxed?

Possibly. Payments are treated as non-wage damages and reported on a 1099. A tax professional can explain the effect on your return.

Can I opt out and still get money?

No. If you opt out, you receive no payment, but you keep the right to bring your own claim, subject to the law and deadlines.

Is the Pandora settlement final?

No. Preliminary approval has been reported, but final approval is pending.

Sources and Official Records

1. Official settlement website, Spencer v. Pandora Ventures, LLC, et al.: Home
2. Settlement FAQ
3. Important Dates
4. Settlement Documents
5. Class Notice PDF and Settlement Agreement PDF
6. RCW 49.58.110, Washington State Legislature
7. Washington Superior Court Civil Rule 23

Update log: October 17, 2026, article published. It will be updated after the December 14, 2026 deadlines and the January 22, 2027 hearing.

This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. AllAboutLawyer.com is a consumer legal-information website, not a law firm. The official notice, settlement agreement and court orders control if this summary differs.

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the official settlement website (Home, FAQ, and Important Dates pages) and RCW 49.58.110 on the Washington State Legislature website, as of October 17, 2026. Items marked “reported” come from press coverage and were not on the official pages reviewed. Last Updated: October 17, 2026.