Understanding and evaluating earned wage access solutions

Earned Wage Access — also known as earned wage advance or on-demand pay — has steadily grown. As recently as 2020, nearly 55.8 million individuals were using some EWA solutions, as there are both employer provided and direct to consumer options. As EWA solutions have grown in popularity, there has been a steady stream of questions as some employers remain skeptical about the utility and benefit of EWA products. While there are certainly questions that need further investigation, it does appear that EWA solutions are here to stay.