The agency said that drivers on Walmart's Spark platform couldn't immediately access their earnings without giving the app a cut.

The lawsuit argues Walmart forced “workers into ... to sign up and deliver Walmart orders through an app. The agency argues Walmart told drivers they must use Branch Accounts — which it ...

Drivers participating in Walmart's Spark program claim they were forced to use Branch for payment—or face termination.

According to the lawsuit, Walmart and Branch opened Branch accounts for last-mile Spark drivers and deposited pay into these accounts without the drivers' consent. Spark consists of independent ...

The investigation uncovered a troubling pattern of systemic issues affecting drivers' ability to manage their finances ...

consumers can access their earnings via a phone app and debit card provided by the company. The lawsuit states Walmart opened Branch accounts, deposited the Spark Drivers' earnings without their ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Board sued Walmart and a financial services firm on Monday for allegedly requiring delivery drivers to use an app that charged them fees to access their own earnings.