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 ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...