Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that the retail giant misled truck drivers about their potential earnings. The settlement resolves claims that Walmart deceived drivers regarding compensation structures and pay rates, marking one of the largest FTC settlements involving driver pay disputes in recent years.

The FTC's allegations centered on Walmart's recruitment practices for its trucking division, where the company allegedly made inflated promises about driver compensation. According to the complaint, Walmart's marketing materials and job postings contained misleading information about how much drivers could earn, potentially affecting thousands of current and prospective employees. The settlement requires Walmart to pay the full $100 million amount without admitting wrongdoing.

This settlement represents a significant victory for the FTC in its ongoing efforts to protect workers from deceptive pay practices. The agency has increasingly focused on cases where large employers allegedly mislead workers about compensation, particularly in industries facing labor shortages. For Walmart, the settlement adds to a growing list of regulatory challenges, though the $100 million payment represents a manageable expense for the retail giant's massive operations.