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- Uber drivers get paid instantly. Office workers want in.
Workers are increasingly questioning traditional biweekly or monthly pay schedules due to expectations of instant compensation, a shift highlighted by the rise of the gig economy and drivers like Uber. According to Andrew Brandman, this demand is challenging employers, leading to increased interest in earned wage access. A 2024 CFPB study noted that roughly 10 million workers utilized early wage access in 2022, moving nearly $32 billion.