In the wake of the Debbie Shank affair, it appears that Wal-Mart is once again failing to do right by military personnel and their families. According to CNNmoney.com the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. for violating the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). This act was passed in order to prohibit any employer from discriminating against an individual on the basis of their military service. The USERRA also ensures that former service members are allowed to reclaim their previous civilian jobs after they have been discharged from the military.
The government alleges the Bentonville, Ark., retail chain violated USERRA by failing and refusing to reinstate Air Force airman Sean Thornton to his position of cashier at a Florida outlet after he was discharged by the Air Force.
It's amazing that after countless lawsuits Wal-Mart has still refused to change its ways.
Posted by Scott - March 31, 2008 07:39 PM - In The News