Payroll Card Fees Block Workers From Accessing Their Earned Wages
Payroll card companies use undisclosed fees and system mechanics to ensure workers cannot access earned wages without incurring charges, violating EFTA disclosure requirements. Low-income workers who receive wages via employer-mandated prepaid cards have no free access option and no practical alternative.
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