NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

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DCWP Settles With Con Ed for Denying Workers Paid Safe and Sick Leave

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DCWP announced a settlement with Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Ed) over violations of the City’s Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law. Con Ed must pay $202,000 in restitution to 480 part-time entry-level workers who did not have access to paid safe and sick leave between June 1, 2018 and June 18, 2021. Read press release.

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File a Claim for an AT&T Refund

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DCWP entered into a settlement agreement with AT&T Mobility LLC (AT&T) for alleged violations of the New York City Consumer Protection Law. AT&T has already paid consumers more than $15,000 in refunds as part of the settlement. If you did not receive a refund but believe you are eligible, file a claim.

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DCWP and Council Member Velázquez Celebrated National Small Business Month by Kicking Off a Series of Business Education Days

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DCWP went door-to-door answering questions and informing small businesses about what they need to know to comply with the City’s business laws. This is the first in a series of more than a dozen education days that DCWP will conduct across the five boroughs. Read press release.

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DCWP Launches Domestic Worker Mediation Program

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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.

Read the DCWP Website Accessibility Statement

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.

Register to Vote

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