A new class‑action lawsuit alleges Walmart’s criminal background check policy disproportionately excludes Black and Latinx job applicants, even when convictions are old or unrelated to the role. The complaint argues the company applies broad, centralized screening without assessing rehabilitation, mitigating circumstances, or job relevance. One plaintiff reportedly completed internships and had supervisor endorsements yet still lost the job. Advocates say the policy perpetuates racial disparities and violates Title VII and state anti‑discrimination laws.
