When class action lawsuit settlements or trusts cannot be fully distributed because some recipients cannot be located or the full amount is not feasible to distribute, courts may approve cy pres distributions. Cy pres allows these unclaimed funds to be redirected to charitable organizations like the Wage Justice Center, whose mission aligns with the lawsuit or trust’s purpose.

This funding is vital to our legal aid efforts, helping us provide legal representation for low-income individuals, support educational programs on legal rights, and advance economic justice for underserved communities. By designating the Wage Justice Center as a cy pres recipient, you maximize the impact of these unclaimed funds by supporting access to justice. If you, your firm, or someone you know is involved in a class action case with potential cy pres awards, you can nominate the Wage Justice Center. For more information, please contact Tania Millan, Executive Director, 213-273-8400 Ext 307

WJC is proud to be a mentor organization in the Peggy Browning Fellowship Program, empowering the next generation of advocates for workers’ rights.

Applications for our Summer 2025 Fellowship are now open! To learn more about this incredible opportunity and how to apply, please visit the Peggy Browning Fund website at www.peggybrowningfund.org, and this link to apply: The Wage Justice Center’s Summer 2025 Fellowship position 

The Wage Justice Center hosts students seeking academic credit for service.

We invite law students and recent law school graduates interested in pursuing a public interest legal career to partner in fellowship applications. We have hosted fellows from various programs, including Skadden, and school-based fellowships.