Walmart to pay nearly $190K after investigation into possible gig worker violations
by The Center Square
The Center Square— (The Center Square) – Retail giant Walmart has agreed to pay nearly $190,000 following an investigation into possible violations of gig and app-based worker laws. The Seattle Office of Labor Standards alleged that Walmart failed to provide premium pay and a notice of rights to gig workers in violation of the temporary Gig Worker Premium Pay Ordinance. The company also allegedly failed to establish an accessible paid sick and safe time system for gig workers to...
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