Mass. court upholds $2M award to Wal-Mart pharmacist who claimed male co-workers got more payOctober 5th, 2009 Court upholds $2M award to Wal-Mart pharmacistBOSTON — A former pharmacist at Wal-Mart Stores Inc. who claimed she was fired after asking to be paid the same as her male colleagues is entitled to $2 million in damages awarded by a jury, the state's highest court ruled Monday.
EEOC says Muslim workers suffered discrimination in prayer dispute at Swift meatpacking plantSeptember 1st, 2009 EEOC says Muslim workers suffered discriminationDENVER — Federal officials says a JBS Swift & Co. meatpacking plant in Colorado was wrong to fire more than 100 Muslim workers who walked out during Ramadan last year in a dispute over prayer breaks.
Kiss to release first album of new music in a decade exclusively through Wal-Mart, Sam's ClubAugust 17th, 2009 Kiss to release new album at Wal-Mart, Sam's ClubNEW YORK — Wal-Mart is being embraced with a Kiss. The veteran heavy metal group, Kiss, is joining a growing list of classic acts putting out new music through the world's largest retailer.
Union-backed groups consolidate anti-Wal-Mart efforts; merger of groups is plannedJuly 31st, 2009 Anti-Wal-Mart groups mergeLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Two union-backed groups announced Friday they are merging so they can consolidate their efforts to pressure Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Mick Jones says he's hoping Wal-Mart deal will bring awareness to ForeignerJuly 30th, 2009 Mick Jones talks about Foreigner's Wal-Mart dealNEW YORK — Mick Jones has watched classic rock bands like the Eagles, AC/DC and Journey reach new levels of popularity thanks to Wal-Mart; now he wants his band, Foreigner, to get in on the action. Jones says he wants the band — which is releasing a three-disc set through Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
EEOC: Company agrees to pay $1.7 million to resolve series of discrimination lawsuitsJuly 29th, 2009 Company to pay $1.7 million to settle EEOC suitsLOS ANGELES — The largest employer of garment manufacturers in Saipan will pay $1.7 million to settle a series of discrimination lawsuits filed in U.S. federal court.
Kodak agrees to settle lawsuit claiming discrimination against black employeesJuly 15th, 2009 Kodak agrees to settle race discrimination lawsuitBUFFALO, N.Y. (AP— Eastman Kodak Co.
Daughter breaks mom's legs after accidentally stepping on gas while learning to drive in Mass.June 8th, 2009 Daughter breaks moms legs while learning to driveSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Police said a 17-year-old girl who was practicing how to drive broke her mother's legs after stepping on the gas pedal instead of the brake.
Wal-Mart announces new $15B share repurchase program at annual meetingJune 5th, 2009 Wal-Mart announces $15B share repurchaseFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
FTC: Sears agrees to settle claims over personal data company collected by tracking Web useJune 4th, 2009 Sears, FTC to settle personal data allegationsHOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — The Federal Trade Commission is announcing a preliminary settlement with retailer Sears Holdings.
Wal-Mart, touting impact in tough economy, says it will create 22,000 jobs in 2009June 4th, 2009 Wal-Mart says it will create 22,000 jobs in 2009BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Car plows through front entrance of Mass. Wal-Mart, injuring 3; vehicle ends up inside storeJune 2nd, 2009 Car plows into Mass. Wal-Mart, injuring 3DANVERS, Mass.
Wall Street opens modestly higher despite worse-than-expected unemployment reportMay 14th, 2009 Stock market brushes off poor jobs claims numbersNEW YORK — A worse-than-expected report on weekly jobless claims wasn't enough to dampen the stock market early Thursday. The Labor Department's weekly jobless claims report showed more workers filed last week for unemployment benefits than anticipated.
Rats! Shopper sues, claims La. Wal-Mart let a large rodent named Norman run free and scare herMay 8th, 2009 Woman sues La. Wal-Mart over 'Norman the nutria'NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing a Wal-Mart store over what she claims was a much-too-close encounter of the furry kind.
Diebold agrees to pay $25 million penalty to settle civil charges tied to SEC probeMay 4th, 2009 Diebold agrees to pay $25M to settle chargesNORTH CANTON, Ohio — ATM maker Diebold Inc. said Monday it will pay $25 million to settle civil charges of securities fraud under a tentative agreement with federal regulators.
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