Walmart Agrees to $100 Million Settlement Over Driver Pay Deceptive Practices
Walmart has reached a $100 million settlement to resolve allegations from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it misled delivery drivers about pay and withheld tips. The settlement follows claims that the retail giant utilized deceptive practices in its Spark Driver program, impacting numerous drivers across the country. States like North Carolina and Pennsylvania are set to distribute portions of the settlement to their respective drivers, with up to $2 million allocated for North Carolina drivers alone. The FTC chairman hailed the agreement as a significant victory for American workers, signaling a push for accountability among corporations regarding fair treatment of gig economy workers.
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