$2.1 Million T-Mobile Washington Job Posting Settlement, Check If You Qualify — Lowe v. T-Mobile USA, Inc., et al., No. 25-2-14873-4 SEA

There’s roughly $1,487.82 waiting for you if you applied for a job with T-Mobile in Washington State between January 1, 2023, and May 21, 2026. T-Mobile agreed to pay up to $2,137,500 to settle claims that its job postings didn’t disclose the pay range or benefits it was offering. You have until September 8, 2026, to file.

T-Mobile Washington Job Posting Settlement — Key Facts

Detail	Information
Settlement Amount	Up to $2,137,500
Claim Deadline	September 8, 2026
Who Qualifies	Applicants for a Washington job opening with T-Mobile, Jan. 1, 2023 – May 21, 2026, whose posting didn’t disclose wage scale, salary range, or benefits, and who didn’t sign an arbitration agreement
Estimated Payout	$1,487.82 per valid claim, equal share of the Net Settlement Fund
Proof Required (Yes/No)	No — eligibility is based on T-Mobile’s own hiring records
Settlement Status	Preliminarily approved May 21, 2026; final approval hearing Oct. 23, 2026
Court & Case Number	King County Superior Court, Washington — No. 25-2-14873-4 SEA
Law Alleged	Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110
Administrator	Angeion Group / EPOA Settlement
Official Claim Site	EPOASettlementTMUI.com
Last Updated	July 18, 2026

Who Is T-Mobile and Why Are They Being Sued Over Job Postings?

T-Mobile USA, Inc. and five related entities — T-Mobile Central, T-Mobile Financial, T-Mobile Leasing, T-Mobile Resources, and T-Mobile West — post large numbers of job openings across Washington every year to staff retail stores, call centers, and corporate roles. Washington law requires every one of those postings to list the wage scale or salary range, plus a general description of benefits. The lawsuit claims T-Mobile’s postings skipped that disclosure for thousands of applicants.

What Did T-Mobile Do to Job Applicants Between 2023 and 2026?

Plaintiff Rory Lowe sued T-Mobile in King County Superior Court, claiming its job postings for open positions in Washington did not disclose the wage scale or salary range. Under Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, any employer with 15 or more employees has to include that information — and a general description of benefits and other compensation — in every posting for every opening.

T-Mobile disputes the claims and says it hasn’t violated any law. The court hasn’t decided who’s right. Both sides agreed to settle instead of spending years and legal fees finding out, which is common in cases like this.

Here’s the part that’s easy to miss: Washington’s law sets statutory damages of $100 to $5,000 per violation, and the settlement’s estimated $1,487.82 payout sits well within that range — not a token amount, and not the maximum either. That’s a real number tied to a real statute, not a guess.

Are You Part of the T-Mobile Washington Job Posting Settlement?

Here’s exactly how to know if this case includes you.

• Anyone who applied for a job opening in Washington with T-Mobile USA, Inc. or one of its related entities between January 1, 2023, and May 21, 2026
• People who applied through T-Mobile’s own website or an authorized third-party recruiting platform
• Applicants whose job posting skipped the wage scale, salary range, or a general benefits description
• Not included: anyone who signed an arbitration agreement with T-Mobile before applying
• Not included: applicants outside Washington, even if they applied to a Washington-based T-Mobile team remotely

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T-Mobile Applicants Outside King County — Are You Still Covered?

Yes. This settlement covers the entire state of Washington, not just King County where the case was filed. If you applied for any Washington-based T-Mobile opening during the class period, your location within the state doesn’t matter.

Not sure if you qualify for the T-Mobile job posting settlement? A free consultation with an employment law attorney can help you understand your rights before the September 8, 2026 deadline, especially if you’re weighing whether to file a claim or exclude yourself to preserve an individual case.

How Much Can T-Mobile Job Posting Settlement Class Members Get? Up to $1,487.82 Per Person

Every eligible person who files a valid claim gets an equal share of the Net Settlement Fund — currently estimated at $1,487.82, though the final number depends on how many people actually file. More claimants means smaller checks; fewer claimants means a bigger share for everyone who filed.

Payments are being characterized as non-wage damages and will be reported on a 1099. Checks go out after the October 23, 2026 final approval hearing and any appeals, and they expire 120 days after they’re issued — so don’t let one sit in a drawer.

Class Counsel is asking for $630,563 in attorneys’ fees plus up to $16,750 in costs, and a $20,000 service award for Rory Lowe for bringing the case. That’s roughly 29.5% of the $2,137,500 fund before anyone else gets paid — below the one-third benchmark courts often use as a ceiling, but still worth knowing before you weigh whether the settlement itself is fair.

How to File Your T-Mobile Settlement Claim — Step by Step

1. Go to EPOASettlementTMUI.com, the official settlement site
2. Enter the Claim ID and PIN printed on your mailed notice
3. Confirm your eligibility details match your application history with T-Mobile
4. No proof of pay or application records required — T-Mobile’s own data determines eligibility
5. Submit and save your confirmation, or mail your paper Claim Form to the Settlement Administrator
6. Watch your email or mailbox for confirmation from Angeion Group

Filing takes about five minutes. The deadline is September 8, 2026 — more than a month away as of this writing, but it’s the same date for filing a claim, requesting exclusion, and objecting, so don’t wait until the last week.

Should T-Mobile Class Members Opt Out or Object Before September 8, 2026?

What Opting Out of the T-Mobile Settlement Actually Means

Opting out means no payment, but you keep the right to sue T-Mobile separately over the same job-posting claims. Most people are better off filing a claim, since a favorable individual case isn’t guaranteed and the statutory damages range caps out at $5,000 per violation either way. The opt-out deadline is September 8, 2026, mailed to the Settlement Administrator, not the court.

How to Object to the T-Mobile Settlement

If you disagree with any part of the deal — including the $630,563 attorneys’ fee request — you can stay in the class and object instead. Objections must be filed with King County Superior Court and mailed to both Class Counsel and T-Mobile’s counsel by September 8, 2026, stating your reasons and whether you plan to appear at the hearing.

Talk to a consumer rights attorney before September 8, 2026, if you’re weighing either option — both choices are final once the deadline passes.

T-Mobile Washington Job Posting Settlement — Key Dates, 2026

Milestone	Date
Settlement Class Period Begins	January 1, 2023
Settlement Class Period Ends	May 21, 2026
Preliminary Approval Granted	May 21, 2026
Notice Mailing Date	July 10, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	September 8, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	September 8, 2026
Objection Deadline	September 8, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	October 23, 2026
Expected Payment Date	UNVERIFIED — administrator has not published a fixed post-approval payout date

T-Mobile Washington Job Posting Settlement — Frequently Asked Questions, No. 25-2-14873-4 SEA

Do I need a lawyer to file a T-Mobile settlement claim?

 No. Filing is free through the official site, and Class Counsel, Emery Reddy, PC of Seattle, already represents the class at no cost to you.

Is the T-Mobile Washington job posting settlement legitimate?

 Yes. It stems from a real case, Lowe v. T-Mobile USA, Inc., et al., pending before Judge David Whedbee in King County Superior Court, with Angeion Group as the court-approved administrator.

When will T-Mobile settlement payments be sent?

 Only after the October 23, 2026 final approval hearing, and only once any appeals are resolved. Checks expire 120 days after they’re mailed.

What if I missed the T-Mobile claim deadline?

 There’s no late-filing option. Miss September 8, 2026, and you forfeit the estimated $1,487.82 payment, though you’ll still be bound by the settlement’s release unless you separately excluded yourself in time.

Will my T-Mobile settlement payment go on a 1099?

 Yes. The notice states payments will be characterized as non-wage damages and reported on a 1099, unlike a regular paycheck.

How much will I get from the T-Mobile settlement?

 The current estimate is $1,487.82 per valid claim, but the final amount depends on how many Settlement Class Members file. Contact the Settlement Administrator for updated claim counts if you want a closer estimate.

Do I need to have received a mailed notice to qualify for the T-Mobile settlement?

 T-Mobile’s own hiring records determine eligibility. If you believe you applied for a Washington job opening during the class period but didn’t receive a notice, contact the Settlement Administrator at [email protected].

What if I signed an arbitration agreement with T-Mobile?

 You’re excluded from this Settlement Class. The case specifically covers applicants who did not sign an arbitration agreement with T-Mobile.

Sources Used in This T-Mobile Article

• Official Court-Approved Notice of Class Action Settlement, Lowe v. T-Mobile USA, Inc., et al., No. 25-2-14873-4 SEA: https://angeion-public.s3.amazonaws.com/www.epoasettlementtmui.com/docs/4278_Notice.pdf
• Official Settlement Website — EPOA Settlement, Angeion Group: https://www.epoasettlementtmui.com
• Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, RCW 49.58.110 — Washington State Legislature: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110

Researched and written by Israr Ahmad, legal content researcher and founder of AllAboutLawyer.com. All facts verified against the court-approved settlement notice and the official settlement website on July 18, 2026. Last Updated: July 18, 2026.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by state and individual circumstances differ. For advice about your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney.