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- DCWP announced a settlement agreement with Relay, securing $200,000 for delivery workers who experienced violations of their rights to set maximum trip distances. Read the press release.
- If you worked for Relay as a delivery worker after April 22, 2022, you may be eligible for restitution and/or account reinstatement. File a complaint.
- FLY will ensure that every public school student can learn how to spend and save money by 2030. Learn more about the program.
- DCWP announced the first 15 school districts to receive financial educators, who will provide students and their families with free counseling and workshops. Read the press release.
- DCWP announced a settlement agreement with BuzzFeed Media Enterprises, Inc. over a practice of violating freelance workers’ right to timely payment under the Freelance Isn’t Free Act. Read press release.
- If you freelanced for BuzzFeed and were not paid on time between May 8, 2019 and August 15, 2024, file a claim.
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