Walmart Settles Disability Discrimination Lawsuit for $100,000

Walmart is facing multiple settlements related to disability discrimination claims, resulting in payments totaling $190,000. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revealed that Walmart failed to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with seizure disorders, leading to their dismissals. In one case, a store manager was demoted and later fired after requesting intermittent leave due to medical absences related to seizures. Additionally, cashier Stevey Wiman was terminated after her seizure-related absences were no longer excused, despite her submitting a request for accommodation. The court has mandated Walmart to undergo training and monitoring to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act for the next two years. These actions highlight ongoing issues within Walmart regarding their treatment of employees with disabilities, as emphasized by the EEOC.