Walmart is about to settle yet another of their copious (63 to be exact) lawsuits. Back in December, Walmart announced that it would settle a large number of the cases filed against them by employees for forcing them to work off the clock through lunch and other breaks. While this case, involving 88,000 employees in Washington state will settle for $35 million, Walmart will eventually pay out $640 million for 63 cases. Of course that is still a pittance, especially for Walmart who is still raking in billions. The workers who brought this case against Walmart will each receive $10,000, which is great, but the rest of the employees affected will get as little as $50 and no more than $950. That doesn't sound like it is even enough to cover back pay. The real issue, though, is that Walmart broke the law, but instead of facing the consequences, they are getting away with paying a relatively small sum.

Here's a piece of the article from the Associated Press via Law.com:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to pay up to $35 million to settle a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of 88,000 workers at Washington state stores who were forced to skip meal and rest breaks or work off the clock.

The Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer and lawyers for the workers jointly announced Wednesday that a King County Superior Court judge has given final approval to the deal.

...The settlement also requires Wal-Mart to continue steps it has taken to prevent wage and hour violations at its 50 stores and Sam's Clubs in Washington, Terrell said.