Walmart’s Class Action Lawsuit Latest
Companies like to be in the black and if they can, they like to make history. For example, the first company ever to make a third party iPhone app or the first company to give all employees vacations to Bermuda is something to brag about.
One history setting item that’s probably not on the list for company executives, is boasting the largest class-action employment lawsuit in U.S. history.
That’s the case for embattled blue collar brand WalMart, who is in the middle of a lengthy dispute over alleged gender bias in pay and promotions.
A federal appeals court was divided 6-5, but ultimately allowed the combined multiparty litigation to move ahead to trial. The end result of which could force a decision against the company that might equate to billions in damages. WalMart has the option of appealing the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court for review. Read more….
