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We are committed to complying fully with all applicable laws and regulations dealing with wage and hour issues, including off-the-clock work, rest breaks, meal periods and days of rest, overtime pay, termination pay, minimum-wage requirements, wages and hours of minors and other subjects related to wage and hour practices.

It is a violation of Walmart policy for you to work without compensation or for a supervisor (hourly or salaried) to request you work without compensation. You should never perform any work for Walmart without compensation.

My manager asked me to gather carts on my way out to my car after my shift. Is this allowed?

No. Tell your manager you have already clocked out and you do not want to violate company policy by working off the clock. If you manager insists or gives you a hard time, report this to your next level manager, People Lead, or Ethics & Compliance.

My manager hosted a team building event and asked that I attend. I am an hourly associate and was not permitted to clock in before the event. What should I do?

You should report the incident to another member of management, your People Lead, or Ethics & Compliance.

I am a manager and need to contact an hourly associate about work items for their next scheduled shift. Is it okay for me to text or email them when they are not at work?

No. You should not contact hourly associates about items related to work when they have not clocked in.

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