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What is Earned Wage Access?

Understanding what access to earned wages means is just the beginning. Let’s explore its benefits and the key differences between...

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Earned Wage Access and Digital Tips at Scale: Lessons from a 30,000-Employee Organization

There’s a common misconception in the restaurant industry: Earned wage access (EWA) and digital tips may work for small operators,...

Employees gather around to discuss the new CFPB ruling on EWA

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CFPB Earned Wage Access Ruling Explained: What Employers Need to Know

In December 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued an interpretive rule on earned wage access (EWA) that employers...

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2026 Guide to Payroll Management Best Practices for Restaurants

Looking for payroll management best practices for restaurants in 2026? We've compiled...

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Three Lessons from a Family-Owned Staffing & PEO Org

On Episode 7 of the Instant Payments Podcast, Instant CEO Tal Clark sat down with longtime friend, Instant customer, and...

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Learn How to Get Paid Daily

Imagine the freedom you would have if you could access your paycheck exactly when you need it instead of waiting...

Kep Sweeney, CEO of PDQ talks AI

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People, Pay, and Possibility: Kep Sweeney on What Keeps Restaurants Running

PDQ CEO Kep Sweeney shares how speed, culture, leadership, and AI drive success in QSR—plus lessons on growth, people-first management,...