Tagged: earned wage access

February 9, 2026 @ 11:17 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) and the American Fintech Council (AFC) have submitted an Amicus Brief in Vickery v. Empower Finance, Inc. and Moss v. Cleo AI, Inc., case requesting that Earned Wage Access (EWA) be distinguished from loans. The groups submitted a brief to the Ninth Circuit… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 7:42 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new report from the National Consumer Law Center castigates earned wage access facilitators for deceptive practices and fee gouging. Picking Workers’ Pockets: Unfair, Deceptive and Abusive Practices by Earned Wage Payday Lenders explores the tactics that some earned wage payday lenders use to collect… Read More

January 4, 2026 @ 2:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently connected with Instant Financial CEO Tal Clark to talk about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advisory opinion on cash advances for company workers and their preference for B2B models. Tal share his point of view on this matter including thoughts on why this… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay and financial wellness solutions, has named Nelson Chai its new CEO. Chai brings more than three decades of leadership experience in top executive posts at companies including Uber, where, as CFO, he led the company’s IPO. He also previously served as… Read More

August 22, 2025 @ 11:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a rapidly evolving and increasingly global /distributed workforce, financial flexibility has seemingly become a key part of employee satisfaction and retention. DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay solutions, has recently announced key partnerships that underscore its commitment to transforming how employees access their earnings…. Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 3:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, a worktech company and key player in on-demand pay solutions, has solidified its position as an industry professional through legislative advancements, strategic integrations, and a high-profile addition to its board of directors. These milestones underscore DailyPay’s mission to empower employees with greater financial control… Read More

May 22, 2025 @ 11:20 am By Michael Wong  |  

Clair, a Fintech startup enabling bank-originated Earned Wage Access (EWA) for employees across the US, has raised $23.2 million in a Series B round led by Upfront Ventures, according to an announcement. The round, which was also backed by backer Thrive Capital and others, brings… Read More

April 16, 2025 @ 10:58 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Rain, the employer-integrated earned wage access (EWA) and financial wellness app, has raised $75 million in Series B equity funding. The round was led by Prosus, with additional participation from Nextalia Ventures, Spark Growth Ventures, and existing investors, including QED and Invus Opportunities. This funding… Read More

April 15, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tapcheck, an on-demand pay provider, announced it has raised $225 million in combined equity and debt financing. This latest investment round reportedly includes a $25 million Series A extension round led by existing investor, PeakSpan Capital, and a $200 million credit facility provided by Victory… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 7:45 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Branch, a workforce payments platform, recently launched a full-service paycard. Delivered through the Branch App and Card, the new offering targets industries including hospitality, healthcare, staffing, construction, and agriculture. With Branch’s paycard and platform, employers can also unlock other payout methods, including cashless tips, earned wage access,… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A survey commissioned by DailyPay and the Bipartisan Policy Center conducted by The Harris Poll among over 1,000 tipped employees (defined as those who work in the service industry and earn tips for their job) reveals that a “significant majority of tipped employees (85%) are… Read More

February 6, 2025 @ 11:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, a worktech and provider of earned wage access and goHappy, the provider of frontline employee engagement solutions, announced a partnership designed to simplify frontline workers’ access to their earned wages. The partnership speaks to DailyPay’s commitment to making it easier for daily workers to… Read More

January 16, 2025 @ 7:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Eminence Home Care, a home healthcare agency, has partnered with DailyPay to offer its employees the financial wellness benefit of earned wage access. By offering the benefit, Eminence Home Care is empowering its caregivers with choice and control over their earnings to “pay bills, spend,… Read More

December 8, 2024 @ 11:03 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

A co-author of the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 believes California’s new earned-wage access (EWA) rule is a positive step that other states can look to when building their own rules. Tom Scanlon is now the general counsel and chief compliance officer at Rain,… Read More

November 15, 2024 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Continuing Life retirement communities in California, marks two years of partnership with DailyPay – a worktech company and leading provider of earned wage access (EWA). Continuing Life retirement communities recognizes the importance of providing a good workplace for their team members – supporting, training, and… Read More

October 25, 2024 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, Inc., a worktech company and provider of earned wage access, today announced it has secured an additional $100 million commitment to its secured credit facility capacity from Citi. The commitment doubles Citi’s commitment from $100 million to $200 million. DailyPay‘s total revolving secured debt… Read More

September 12, 2024 @ 6:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay is pleased to announce a new partnership with Montage International, the ultra-luxury hospitality management company headquartered in Southern California. DailyPay is a worktech company and the “provider of earned wage access in support of its partner employees’ financial wellness.” With DailyPay, Montage International team… Read More

August 28, 2024 @ 4:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Verge Mobile, a T-Mobile partner, marks five years of partnership with DailyPay – a worktech company and provider of earned wage access. Dedicated to providing its employees with the best workplace experience, Verge Mobile had reportedly “implemented DailyPay’s financial wellness benefit in August 2019.” Operating… Read More

August 1, 2024 @ 11:53 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The evolution of Earned Wage Access, or, in Marqeta’s (NASDAQ: MQ) case, Accelerated Wage Access (AWA), is part of a larger opportunity for employers to provide more efficient financial services to people they know better than most lenders – their employees. Chief revenue officer Todd… Read More

July 26, 2024 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As inflation remains stubbornly high, research shows millions of working Americans still live paycheck to paycheck, with little or no money to adequately save for the future or cover an untimely expense. Fortunately, many employers are “embracing new high-impact financial wellness benefits to help team… Read More