I was watching Erin Brockovich and the scene where she asks for advance payment from Ed Masry soon after joining struck me. I guess it may have been a thing in small businesses in that era.
My parent has been a government employee most of their life. I have been in corporate setups throughout my career (1995 baby). Never known a salaried worker getting an advance payment from their employer.
So in case you've received or known anyone to receive an advance on their salary – what kind/size of business was it? And around what time frame (year/year range)?