Walmart to pay $13M to settle Texas investigation into delivery driver pay

Walmart has agreed to pay more than $13 million and change how it compensates drivers in its Spark Driver Program, a program used to deliver groceries from local Walmart locations. The amount is to settle allegations from the State of Texas that the company misled drivers about their earnings.Walmart delivery driver settlement breakdownThe settlement resolves a state investigation into Walmart's delivery program, where Walmart denies any wrongdoing or violation of Texas law as part of the settlement agreement. The agreement also requires Walmart to adopt new safeguards designed to ensure drivers receive the compensation advertised to them. Under the settlement, Walmart has already paid approximately $6.69 million in restitution to affected Texas drivers. The company also agreed to pay an additional $6.69 million to the state for civil penalties, attorneys' fees and costs, bringing the total settlement value to more than $13.3 million.How Walmart allegedly misrepresented delivery driver