PacBell Kin Care and Paid Sick Days Settlement
Payment based on the number of workweeks worked from January 1, 2021 to October 23, 2025
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 7, 2026. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →
What happened
Pacific Bell Telephone Company allegedly violated California's Kin Care law and Paid Sick Days law by treating the use of accrued kin-care and paid sick-days as unprotected absences subject to discipline. The company also allegedly committed unfair business practices in violation of the Private Attorneys General Act. Defendant denies all claims.
Do you qualify?
Current and former employees of Pacific Bell Telephone Company who were employed at any time from January 1, 2021 to October 23, 2025, worked in California during this period, and were classified as non-exempt employees.
How to file
Do nothing to automatically receive a payment based on your workweeks worked. To exclude yourself or object to the settlement, you must submit a written request or objection before March 7, 2026.
Common questions
- How much does the PacBell Kin Care and Paid Sick Days Settlement pay?
- Estimated payout: Payment based on the number of workweeks worked from January 1, 2021 to October 23, 2025. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
- What is the claim deadline for the PacBell Kin Care and Paid Sick Days Settlement?
- This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was March 7, 2026. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
- Is the PacBell Kin Care and Paid Sick Days Settlement notice real, or a scam?
- Atticus Administration is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at pacbellsettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
- When will payments from the PacBell Kin Care and Paid Sick Days Settlement be sent?
- Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. Payments cannot be issued until the court grants final approval and any appeals are resolved.
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