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Walmart Settles $100M Over Misleading Driver Pay Practices

2/26/2026

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The Federal Trade Commission and 11 states reached a $100 million settlement with Walmart Inc. over Spark Driver pay practices.
The suit accused Walmart of misleading drivers about base pay and tips, including splitting tips among drivers without disclosure.
The settlement requires Walmart to implement an earnings verification program and stop misrepresentation of earnings.
Federal Trade Commission Director Christopher Mufarrige stressed that truthful information in labor markets supports worker efficiency.

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The Federal Trade Commission and 11 states reached a $100 million settlement with Walmart Inc. over Spark Driver pay practices.
The suit accused Walmart of misleading drivers about base pay and tips, including splitting tips among drivers without disclosure.
The settlement requires Walmart to implement an earnings verification program and stop misrepresentation of earnings.
Federal Trade Commission Director Christopher Mufarrige stressed that truthful information in labor markets supports worker efficiency.