The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed a lawsuit against Walmart, alleging the company forced delivery drivers to use costly deposit accounts to get

Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is suing Walmart and payroll service provider Branch Messenger for alleged illegal payment practices for gig workers.

Walmart stock fell Monday after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said it was suing the retailer and its fintech partner, Branch Messenger, for illegally opening deposit accounts for more than one million delivery drivers.

Walmart and Branch Messenger, a payments platform, accused of deceiving workers about pay from retailer for two years.

The suit alleges Walmart incorrectly told drivers they would have instant access to their wages when in reality they experienced delays or faced fees.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Walmart and fintech company Branch Messenger for allegedly forcing more than a million delivery workers to use expensive deposit accounts to access their paychecks,

Walmart and a financial tech company are being sued over allegations the retail giant forced drivers to use costly, complicated deposit accounts in order to get paid and raked-in millions in the process.

Walmart made false promises, illegally opened accounts, and took advantage of more than a million delivery drivers,” the CFPB alleged.