Walmart
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OFFICIAL POLICY MEMORANDUM
Global People & Corporate Affairs
TO:
All Store Associates, Supply Chain Teams, and Campus Personnel
FROM:
People Division & Operational Leadership
DATE:
September 17, 2026
SUBJECT:
Walmart Employee Workplace Memo
1. PURPOSE AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
At Walmart, our associates are the foundation of our business and our communities. As our retail operations,
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productive environments is essential to serving our customers every day.
This memorandum reinforces core operational expectations, scheduling standards, safety protocols, and
workplace conduct policies across all Walmart store facilities, ful
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2. KEY WORKPLACE GUIDELINES AND ATTENDANCE STANDARDS
Every associate contributes to our shared culture of respect and service. Associates and leaders are expected
to maintain the following standards:
Scheduled Shift Adherence:
Reliable attendance ensures our stores and distribution nodes remain fully
staffed. Associates should utilize the Me@Walmart application to review shift rosters, con
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times, and request schedule adjustments.
Respect for the Individual:
Discrimination, harassment, or non-inclusive behaviors will not be tolerated. Every
workplace environment must foster mutual dignity and supportive teamwork.
Safety and Incident Reporting:
Safety remains non-negotiable. Associates must immediately report spills,
hazards, or equipment malfunctions to designated facility leads and adhere strictly to backroom handling
protocols.
Our Cultural Baseline:
Service to the customer begins with care for one another. Safe and communicative
facilities ensure our teams succeed and return home safely each shift.
3. TIMEKEEPING AND COMPENSATION ACCOUNTABILITY
Walmart strictly adheres to fair wage and hour practices. All work performed by hourly associates must be fully
documented and properly compensated:
No off-the-clock work is ever permitted under any circumstance.
Meal periods and rest breaks must be taken in accordance with operational schedules and applicable labor
standards.
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Associate Communications
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