Posted AT 2:10 PM EST on 18/03/05
Wal-Mart settles cleaning claim
WASHINGTON —
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, has agreed to pay $11-million to settle federal allegations it used hundreds of illegal immigrants to clean its stores, authorities said Friday.
Additionally, 12 businesses that provided contract janitor services to Wal-Mart will pay $4-million in fines and plead guilty to criminal immigration charges, officials said.
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