IHOP Job Posting Class Action Settlement – Claim Up to $5,000
How Much Can You Receive?
If you applied for a job at an IHOP owned by Mesk Investments in Washington between January 1, 2023, and November 30, 2023, and the job posting did not include wage scale, salary range, or benefits information, you may be eligible for a cash payment of up to $5,000.
This payout is designed to compensate individuals who applied for IHOP jobs between January 1, 2023, and November 30, 2023, where the job posting failed to disclose required wage and benefits information — a violation of Washington’s pay transparency laws.
💰 Available Compensation:
Equal Share of $6.298 Million Fund – Up to $5,000 per person
Final payout amount depends on the number of approved claimants and deductions for court-approved fees and expenses.
📉 If claims exceed the available settlement fund, payments will be reduced proportionally.
About
Mesk Investments, which operates several IHOP locations across Washington, has agreed to a $6.298 million settlement to resolve claims that it violated Washington state law by not including wage and salary information in job postings.
The lawsuit alleged:
Violations of Washington's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, which requires employers to disclose:
Wage scales
Salary ranges
General descriptions of benefits and other compensation
The lawsuit was brought on behalf of individuals who applied for jobs during the specified time period without receiving the required disclosures.
Mesk Investments denies any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the expense and risk of further litigation.
How to File a Claim
You can file your claim in two ways:
🖥 Online:
Click here and complete the online claim form.✉️ By Mail:
Download, print, and complete the claim form, then send it to the address provided on the settlement website.
Payout Methods:
Electronic Payment (online claims only)
Paper Check
Who Can File a Claim?
You are eligible if:
You applied for a job with Mesk Investments in Washington State
Between Jan. 1, 2023 – Nov. 30, 2023
And the job posting did NOT disclose:
The wage scale or salary range, and/or
A general description of benefits or other compensation
Proof of purchase not required
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Claim Compensation
If you applied for a job at IHOP in Washington and didn’t see wage or benefit info in the job listing, you could be eligible for up to $5,000 in compensation.
📝 No documents required
💻 Fastest payout: File online and select electronic payment
📆 Deadline: September 26, 2025