The U.S. Department of Justice filed a complaint against Walmart Inc. on behalf of a U.S. Navy officer, alleging that the Arkansas-based retailer violated the law when it declined to hire her due to her reserve duties.
“Servicemembers risk their lives to protect all of us. They deserve our full support, and the law does not permit employers to use military service as a reason to deny service members jobs and other employment opportunities,” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division, according to a statement on the Justice Department’s website.
