Bolivar man reaches landmark settlement

Wal-Mart agrees not to require associates to work on their day of worship

By Judy Kallenbach, Bolivar Herald-Free Press

Scott Hamby is a happy man. He challenged Wal-Mart on its policy of requiring employees to work on Sunday, and won.

A settlement finalized this week in the case will have nationwide impact, affecting not only all 2,200 Wal-Mart stores, but, most likely, corporate America as well.