NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

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File Your Taxes With NYC Free Tax Prep

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A bigger NYC Earned Income Tax Credit. Full refund. Your family deserves it. Get it back. If you earn $80,000 or less, file for free with NYC Free Tax Prep.

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DCWP Files Lawsuit Against Moving Company for Deceiving College Students

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DCWP’s lawsuit against Dorm2Dorm LLC, a moving and storage company that targets New York City area college students, alleges thousands of violations of the City’s Consumer Protection Law. Read press release.

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NYC Secures Reinstatement of Wrongfully Fired Starbucks Worker Austin Locke

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Per settlement, Starbucks must reinstate Locke to his former position at the Astoria Starbucks, pay over $21,000 in backpay and penalties, and comply with NYC's Fair Workweek Law. Read press release.

NYC Issues Revised Proposed Minimum Pay Rate for Third Party App-based Restaurant Delivery Workers

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DCWP released a revised proposed rule to establish a minimum pay rate for NYC’s more than 60,000 third party app-based restaurant delivery workers. Read press release.

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DCWP Announces Domestic Worker Mediation Program

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The Domestic Worker Mediation Program was created to help the city’s approximately 18,000 domestic workers and their employers resolve workplace issues in a respectful, confidential, and free way without going to court. Read release.

The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.

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COVID-19 Vaccine

It has never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination in NYC. Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers age six months and older.

Fair Fares NYC

Fair Fares NYC is a City program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Check your eligibility.

Consumer Protection Tips for Immigrants

NYC protects the rights of all New Yorkers. Get consumer protection tips for immigrants in 11 languages.

GetCoveredNYC

Free health insurance enrollment assistance for the plan of your choice. Learn more.

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DCWP is committed to ensuring its digital content is accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.

File Your Taxes for Free

If you earn $80,000 or less, learn how you can file for free — including from home — with the help of an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer.

Open Data for All

Open Data is an opportunity to engage New Yorkers in the information that is produced and used by City government. Learn more.

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