Is Walmart ethical?

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Penalized for worker-protection violations — 6 findings

Walmart record lists current penalty $10,130.00

A public record entry for Walmart lists current penalty as $10,130.00; standard cited as 19100303 B02 General; citation type as Other.

Walmart record lists current penalty $5,320.00

A public record entry for Walmart lists current penalty as $5,320.00; standard cited as NEVADA REVISED STATUTE 618.375(1); citation type as Serious.

Walmart record lists current penalty $850.00

A public record entry for Walmart lists current penalty as $850.00; standard cited as 24730002 A; citation type as Other.

Walmart cited by OSHA for 3323(B) violation with $475 penalty

Walmart Inc. was cited for an OSHA 3323(B) worker-protection violation. The current penalty is $475.00. The final order date is March 16, 2026 and the event date is February 18, 2026.

Walmart record lists current penalty $280.00

A public record entry for Walmart lists current penalty as $280.00; standard cited as 3203(A)(4) (18B-CA) General Indus, Accident Preven. Program; citation type as Other.

Walmart settles sexual harassment and retaliation suit for $415,112

Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (Walmart) will pay $415,112 to settle a sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuit brought by the EEOC.

EPA reaches agreement with Walmart to resolve RCRA and FIFRA violations

The U.S. EPA reached an administrative Consent Agreement and Final Order with Walmart to resolve violations of RCRA and FIFRA involving hazardous-waste mismanagement at Walmart stores and damaged pesticide containers at a Greenleaf facility, with injunctive relief to prevent future violations. The action was adjudicated in 2013.

Walmart accused by EEOC of failing to provide a readily available accommodation

The EEOC charged Walmart with violating federal law for failing to provide a readily available accommodation that would have allowed an employee with a disability to return to work; the employee was placed on unpaid leave. The action was announced June 30, 2025.

Proposed class-action accuses Walmart of algorithmic price fixing

A proposed class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of California drivers accuses Walmart (and other chains) of using AI/algorithmic software to collude and keep pump prices artificially high.

Walmart recalls Artri King tablets over undeclared diclofenac

Walmart Inc. recalls Artri King Reforzado con Ortiga Omega 3 Tablets in Mexico due to undeclared diclofenac, a safety hazard. Recall initiated May 24, 2022 and completed; recall number D-1157-2022.

Walmart accused of using facial-recognition software under Illinois privacy law

A Walmart customer alleges Walmart violated Illinois privacy law by using facial-recognition software manufactured by embattled Clearview AI to identify shoppers on store surveillance cameras, in a proposed class action filed in Illinois federal court.

Walmart expands abortion-travel coverage for employee health plan

Walmart Inc. expands its employee health plan to cover abortions and the cost of travel for care, to include ectopic pregnancy.

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