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Hardin, MO

Apr 17, 2008

Wal-Mart settles with applicant with disability

“This case sends an important message to employers that they cannot allow stereotypes or assumptions about disabled people to interfere with those people's right to work in jobs for which they are qualified”

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay $300,000 to settle a lawsuit filed on behalf of a job applicant who claimed he wasn't hired because he has cerebral palsy, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said ... via Southeast Missourian

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