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Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers. Account is not monitored 24/7.

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@helloDCWP
NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
3 months
🚨 Forced broker fees are banned in NYC. The FARE Act makes it simple; whoever hires the broker pays the fee. It also requires any fees be CLEARLY displayed in the rental listing. Being forced to pay a broker fee? File a complaint at
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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👀 Look at this year’s Employer Wall of Shame recipients, which include Cava and DoorDash for violations of NYC’s Fair Workweek, Paid Safe and Sick Leave, and Delivery Worker laws. We will hold bad actors accountable for violating our City’s workplace laws. #ProtectWorkers.
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Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander
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Who are NYC's worst employers?. We've updated and expanded our *searchable* Employer Violation Dashboard so New Yorkers can see which companies broke the law in 2024. See who made this year's "Employer Wall of Shame"👇.
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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🍎 Happy first day of @NYCSchools!  . 🎒 Learning doesn’t stop in the classroom, especially when it comes to your financial future. 📖 Check out DCWP’s tips for Young Consumers to learn more about investing, your workers’ rights, and more! .
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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RT @theNYCalliance: Attn restaurants using third-party delivery apps: Did you receive a letter about your rights? We are proud to partner w….
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Thank you to our #CommissionerForADay, Ammara! . Yesterday, Ammara shadowed First Deputy Commissioner Minaya and Chief of Staff Baret to learn what it takes to protect New Yorkers at DCWP. We can’t wait to see what she does next. 🧡 . #CFAD2025
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Did you overspend on back-to-school shopping this year?. Let us help you get back on track!. Our Financial Empowerment Centers offer FREE financial counseling to help New Yorkers manage debt, meet their savings goals, and more. Make your appointment:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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We updated DCWP’s Wall of Shame, a list of home improvement businesses that have received a violation within the last 12 months for operating without a license. Review list and avoid hiring an unlicensed contractor!
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Whether you’re considering loans for yourself or your child, be sure to understand what you’re signing up for. Read DCWP’s tips and guidance at
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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On Labor Day and every day, we are proud to #ProtectWorkers. Since May Day of this year, we have held more than 170 worker-focused events, connecting with more than 18,000 New Yorkers!. Know your rights at work:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Happy Labor Day, NYC!. Under Commissioner Mayuga, DCWP has secured more than $48.5 million in restitution for more than 35,000 workers. We are proud to #ProtectWorkers!
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Happy #LaborDay!. If you work in NYC, you have rights regardless of your immigration status. We are NYC’s central resource for workers. Know your rights at work:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Businesses can set their own refund policy, but it must be posted by the register where customers can easily see it. If no sign is posted, customers can return any unused item within 30 days. Read your industry’s inspection checklist at
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Last year, NYers across the state lost an average of over $750 to scammers when moving. Stop scams before they start: . 🪪Check Licenses . 🧾Get written estimates . 💵Skip big deposits . 📄Never sign blank contracts . Read more from @NYSDOS:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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✊ We are proud to protect the rights of restaurant delivery workers across NYC!. Jonathan is a part of DCWP’s outreach team who spend their days meeting workers where they’re at, sometimes that happens to be on the street during lunch hour. Learn more:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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You have rights at work, regardless of your immigration status! . It is illegal for food delivery apps to penalize workers for exercising their rights. If you have been retaliated against, contact DCWP immediately at
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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🧑‍🏫 Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom! . 💳 Teaching your children about the benefits and risks of credit can help them make better financial decisions down the road. 📖 Read more of our back-to-school shopping tips:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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📸 Did you know? Sightseeing guides must pass an exam and have a DCWP license to operate in New York City. 🔍 Check out our weekly list of active Sightseeing Guide licenses on #NYCOpenData:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Since the minimum pay rate for food delivery workers took effect in 2023, Deliveristas have earned a combined $1 billion! . Thank you @workersjusticep and @LosDeliveristas for tirelessly fighting for delivery workers across the City. Learn more at:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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🚨New law INCREASES penalties against predatory providers!  . ⚖️Immigration service providers who threaten to report a customer to immigration authorities will face a civil penalty of at least $7,500! . 🗽Know your consumer rights at
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
7 days
DCWP announces $3 million in restitution for 2,430+ workers in celebration of Labor Day!. 4 major businesses – Chipotle, Uniqlo, AllSaints and Getir – are being held accountable for violating NYC’s Fair Workweek Law. Read the release:
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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Delivery workers deserve dignified pay and enforcement of their rights. Relay violated the city’s Food Delivery Worker Laws, resulting in a $200,000 worker settlement. If you worked for Relay after 4/22/22, you may be eligible for restitution:
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