<2> Walmart Agrees to $100M Settlement Over Deceptive Pay Practices in Spark Driver Program
<3> Background on the Lawsuit
Walmart has agreed to a $100 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the company over its Spark Driver program. The lawsuit alleged that Walmart mislead drivers about their possible tips and would reduce their base pay, among other things.
<3> Deceptive Pay Practices
The lawsuit claimed that Walmart’s Spark Driver program was designed to deceive drivers about their potential earnings. The program promised drivers that they could earn up to $35 per hour, but in reality, the company reduced their base pay and capped their tips at $2.13 per hour.
<3> Impact on Drivers
The deceptive pay practices had a significant impact on drivers who participated in the Spark Driver program. Many drivers were left with lower earnings than they had anticipated, and some were even forced to work longer hours to make ends meet.
<3> Settlement Details
The $100 million settlement will be distributed to drivers who participated in the Spark Driver program between 2014 and 2020. The settlement includes a combination of cash payments and changes to Walmart’s pay practices.
<3> Changes to Pay Practices
As part of the settlement, Walmart