Evergreen Alliance Golf Ltd LP 3.13 million settlement for missing pay and benefits info

A class action filed against Evergreen Alliance Golf Ltd. LP alleges the company violated Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunities Act by posting job listings between Jan. 1, 2023 and Feb. 2, 2026 that failed to disclose a wage scale, salary range, or a general description of benefits. The suit claims applicants were deprived of pay transparency that helps workers compare opportunities and negotiate fairly; Evergreen denies the allegations but agreed to a settlement worth between $2.05 million and $3.13 million to avoid further litigation. Under the proposed deal, eligible applicants who applied in Washington during the stated period may claim an estimated $1,378.97 each (capped at $5,000), with a claims deadline of May 18, 2026, and a final approval hearing set for June 8, 2026. Beyond the immediate payouts, the settlement highlights a growing enforcement trend around pay-transparency laws—states such as California, Colorado, New York and Washington have enacted rules requiring employers to post pay ranges and benefits information to reduce wage gaps and improve hiring fairness. Similar lawsuits and regulatory actions have pushed employers to update recruiting practices and job-posting templates to avoid litigation and statutory penalties; the settlement’s allocation (including nearly $925,000 in attorneys’ fees and a $20,000 service award) also underscores the costs companies face when transparency obligations are contested. For applicants and employers alike, the case reinforces the practical and legal importance of clear compensation disclosure under state labor laws.