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Walmart Spark Drivers Paid $10 Million in ‘Junk Fees’ to Access Payments, US Lawsuit Says
The U.S. consumer finance watchdog sued Walmart and workforce payments provider Branch Messenger, accusing the companies of costing the retail giant’s Spark delivery drivers more than $10 ...
Man discovers a mysterious $528 charge from Walmart. Here’s how it went down, with tips to protect yourself from fraud
When reporter Nicholas Brooks got a mobile alert on his phone, he was surprised to see that it was a $528.04 charge to his bank account from Walmart. Brooks hadn't bought anything at Walmart, but he ...
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Walmart illegally opened bank accounts for over 1 million drivers, CFPB alleges
Walmart’s Spark Drivers, who the company classes as independent contractors who bring packages from the company’s warehouses to customers’ doorsteps, could only have their pay deposited into ...
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Walmart accused of illegally opening costly accounts for drivers
The allegations involved the Spark Driver Program operated by Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart in which gig economy workers signed up to make "last-mile" deliveries from Walmart stores nationwide.
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Consumer protection agency sues Walmart, Branch alleging illegal pay practices for gig drivers
The agency alleged last week that for approximately two years starting in 2021, Walmart and Branch violated federal law by forcing 1 million drivers on its so-called Spark program to use Branch to ...
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Walmart’s same-day pharmacy delivery now offered nationwide
Walmart has expanded its same-day prescription delivery service coast-to-coast after a pilot program last fall. Here's what ...
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Walmart accused of illegally opening costly accounts for drivers
The allegations involved the Spark Driver Program operated by Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart in which gig economy workers signed up to make "last-mile" deliveries from Walmart stores nationwide.