06:54 AM EDT, 09/19/2024 (MT Newswires) -- Scotiabank (BNS.TO, BNS) and ZayZoon, a financial empowerment platform, announced Thursday a strategic partnership to expand Earned Wage Access (EWA) in the Canadian market. According to a statement, EWA allows employees to access their earned wages before payday. "Through this partnership, Scotiabank business clients can now add EWA to their employee benefits package, supporting employee financial stability, improving job satisfaction, and reducing turnover, all aimed at boosting overall business performance," the statement said.