CFPB sues Walmart and Branch Messenger over allegations of opening up deposit accounts for workers without their authorization.

The federal government is suing Walmart and the fintech company Branch Messenger, accusing the companies of forcing employees to use specific accounts to access their pay and of opening the accounts on the employees’ behalf.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it sued Walmart and payment platform Branch Messenger for practices concerning delivery drivers’ pay and reimbursement.CFPB’s lawsuit alleges that Walmart and Branch opened Branch accounts for Spark drivers,