Nazila Pezhmanian

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Wal-Mart unethical business practices.: 

Wal-Mart unethical business practices. Nazila P ezhmanian

Introduction: 

Introduction Wal-Mart is the largest corporation private in the United States. Wal-Mart was founded by Sam Walton. Wal-Mart is where a lot of people do their shopping for low prices.

Health Care: 

Health Care Only 40% of Wal-Mart employees receive health insurance Wal-Mart is rolling back coverage for part time worker and raising premium for full time staff. Part time employees who work less than 24 hours a week will no longer qualify for any of the company’s health insurance plan.

Labor Union: 

Labor Union Wal-Mart has been criticized for its policies against labor union. Wal-Mart workers have no chance to organize. Managers receive explicit instruction on keeping out union.

Gender Discrimination: 

Gender Discrimination Wal-Mart has been discriminated against women. Women had been denied training and promotion opportunities. Women are under paid compared to men.

Low Wages: 

Low Wages Wal-Mart pays its sale’s associates, cashiers, team leaders less than national average for the same job. Because Wal-Mart employs part time and low paid workers, some workers qualify for states welfare program.

Unfair treatment of Employees: 

Unfair treatment of Employees Wal-Mart has faced accusation involving poor conditions of its employees. Employees forced to work unpaid over time. Wal-Mart employees face either reduced hours, cut wages, or demotion.

Using Illegal Immigrants: 

Using Illegal I mmigrants Wal-Mart accused of directly hired illegal immigrants. So Wal-Mart has accused of breaking immigration laws, social security payments, and the federal pay roll taxes.

Environmental issue: 

Environmental issue Wal-Mart faced fines for violating of environmental laws. In 2004, Wal-Mart agreed to pay $400,000 to the government to settle claims that Sam's club had floated federal air pollution regulations. Wal-Mart accused of raising the amount of CO2 in the air.

Race Incidents: 

Race Incidents On March 18, 2010, a store in Washington Township announced “ Attention Wal-Mart customers all black people leave the store now.”

Conclusion: 

Conclusion Wal-Mart unethical business practices have heard its company’s reputation. If Wal-Mart wants to survive they will have to try hard to improve their image.