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

NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued Walmart and work scheduling platform Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers that are part of the discounter's gig ...

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 CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.

A Walmart store sign is visible from Route 28 Nov. 18, 2020, in Derry, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] NEW YORK (AP) — The ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is suing Walmart and a finance company, arguing they forced delivery drivers to fork over junk fees for “costly” deposit accounts and used their personal ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has sued Walmart and work scheduling platform Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing delivery drivers that are part of the discounter's ...

The federal agency filed its lawsuit against the retail company and Branch Messenger, a financial ... the Bureau’s clear overreach,” the spokesperson said. “Branch has provided Walmart ...