Consumer protection board sues Walmart and fintech firm over gig-worker driver pay access
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a flurry of suits against major U.S. firms in recent months as the Biden administration winds down.
Walmart accused of opening illegal deposit accounts for over 1 million drivers in government lawsuit
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Walmart and Branch Messenger, alleging the companies forced delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get paid. Bentonville-based Walmart operates the Spark Driver Program,
Walmart sued over illegally opening bank accounts for delivery drivers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger for alleged illegal payment practices for gig workers.
Walmart illegally opened costly deposit accounts for one million delivery drivers, lawsuit claims
Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.
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Walmart Forced a Million Workers to Use Bank Accounts with Expensive 'Junk Fees' to Receive Paycheck or Risk Losing Job: Lawsuit
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed a lawsuit against U.S. retailer Walmart and financial services company Branch after it was reported that the former unlawfully opened Branch accounts with expensive deposit fees on behalf of its employees.
US consumer bureau sues Walmart, fintech for illegally opening accounts
A U.S. consumer protection agency alleged Walmart Inc. and one of its financial partners with opening accounts for delivery drivers without their consent.
Walmart Inc. Investigation Ongoing: Contact Levi & Korsinsky to Discuss Your Rights - WMT
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / December 26, 2024 / Levi & Korsinsky notifies investors that it has commenced an investigation of Walmart Inc.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues Walmart, a digital banking partner
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said in a news release on Monday that Walmart and Branch Messenger opened the accounts without authorization from Walmart's Spark "last-mile" drivers.
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Walmart illegally opened bank accounts for 1 million drivers, lawsuit alleges
Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger are being sued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly forcing more than one million delivery workers to use expensive deposit accounts to access their paychecks.
Financial Watchdog Alleges Walmart Forced Army of Gig-Worker Drivers to Receive Pay Through High-Fee Accounts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Walmart and the payments platform Branch Messenger in federal court in Minnesota.
What's Going On With Walmart Stock Monday?
Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) shares are trading lower on Monday. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a lawsuit against the company and Branch Messenger over concerns regarding junk fees.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sues Walmart, a digital banking partner
A consumer protection agency has sued Walmart Inc. and a digital banking firm, claiming the companies forced a million Spark delivery drivers to use costly bank accounts and charged them more than $10 million in fees.