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In Honor of Labor Day, NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Announces $3 Million Secured for Workers From Four Companies
August 28, 2025
NEW YORK, NY – NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced agreements with four companies to provide more than 2,430 workers with more than $3 million in restitution to resolve violations of the City’s Fair Workweek Law: Getir, which acquired FreshDirect in 2023, AllSaints, Uniqlo, and Chipotle. In addition to restitution, the companies will pay a combined $300,000 in civil penalties and costs and must comply with the law going forward.
“This Labor Day — and every day of the year — the Adams administration remains committed to protecting workers and their hard-won rights. By securing these settlements that put millions of dollars back into workers’ pockets, we are delivering on exactly that,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “We have been clear to employers: If you violate the law and workers’ rights to fair, reliable schedules, you will pay the price.”
“In NYC, all retail and fast food workers have the right to stable and predictable schedules so they can plan their lives and futures,” said DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga. “Understanding the rights you are entitled to is the first step in ensuring just workplaces, so this Labor Day, I urge all New Yorkers to read our updated Workers’ Bill of Rights and learn about your worker rights. If you suspect your employer is violating those rights, please reach out to us at nyc.gov/Workers so we can investigate and take action.”
Getir, a grocery delivery service that now owns FreshDirect, will pay more than $2.2 million in restitution to 1,792 workers, and $226,000 in civil penalties and costs. DCWP’s investigation found that Getir violated workers’ rights to stable and predictable schedules under the Fair Workweek Law. Getir failed to get workers’ consent before adding hours to their schedules, cancelled shifts with less than 72 hours’ notice, and failed to give workers their schedules 72 hours in advance.
AllSaints, a premium British fashion retailer, will pay more than $430,000 to 209 workers, and more than $43,000 in civil penalties and costs. DCWP’s investigation found that, at a former Manhattan location, AllSaints failed to get workers’ consent before adding hours to their schedules, cancelled shifts with less than 72 hours’ notice, and failed to give workers their schedules 72 hours in advance, in violation of the Fair Workweek Law.
Uniqlo, a Japanese fast fashion retailer, will pay nearly $300,000 in restitution to 434 workers, and nearly $30,000 in civil penalties and costs. DCWP’s investigation found that, at a single location in Manhattan, Uniqlo failed to get workers’ consent before adding hours to their schedules, cancelled shifts with less than 72 hours’ notice, and failed to give workers their schedules 72 hours in advance, in violation of the Fair Workweek Law.
Chipotle, a fast casual dining chain, will pay more than $16,000 in restitution to two workers and $1,000 in civil penalties and costs. After receiving complaints from the workers alleging wrongful termination, DCWP’s investigation found that Chipotle locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn wrongfully terminated the employees without just cause in violation of the Fair Workweek Law.
“These settlements by DCWP send a clear message that New York City will not tolerate businesses exploiting their workers for profit,” said Council Member Julie Menin. “The Fair Workweek Law exists to protect against these abuses, and by securing over $3 million in restitution and civil penalties, DCWP is ensuring that hardworking New Yorkers receive the fair pay and predictable schedules they deserve. The New York City Council stands alongside Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga and her team in their steadfast defense of workers’ rights, holding companies accountable, and building a fairer workplace for all.”
“The NYC Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO commends the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection for its work in securing more than $3 million in relief for thousands of workers whose rights were violated under our City’s Fair Workweek Law,” said Brendan Griffith, President of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO. “On Labor Day, as we celebrate the contributions of working people, this enforcement action is a powerful reminder that every worker deserves stable schedules, fair treatment, and respect on the job. We are grateful for DCWP’s continued commitment to holding employers accountable and advancing fairness and justice for working families across New York City.”
“This is a powerful reminder that workers are not powerless and that the law is on their side. Too often, corporations exploit workers with unfair scheduling practices that make it impossible to plan their lives. These settlements send a clear message – violations will not be tolerated, and workers’ rights to stability, predictability, and dignity on the job will be upheld.” said Stuart Appelbaum, President of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU). “We fought for and won the Fair Workweek Law because we know predictable schedules are essential for workers to support their families. At a time when unpredictability at home and at work is increasing, it is more important than ever to hold companies accountable for these most basic protections. Shame on these corporations for breaking the law. With DCWP’s enforcement, workers continue to win restitution and fight back when corporations try to evade the rules.”
“The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, led by Commissioner Mayuga, continues to deliver successes for New Yorkers,” said Lynne Fox, President of Workers United. “It is an essential right for workers that they have fair and stable schedules. Today’s announcement of $3 million in restitution and fines for workers speaks to the importance of these laws and the strength of our commitment to ensuring they are enforced.”
“SEIU 32BJ stands proud of this win for workers,” said 32BJ SEIU President Manny Pastreich. “More than 2,400 employees are finally getting the restitution they deserve because employers can no longer ignore the Fair Workweek Law. This victory shows the power of pro-worker public policy like our city's Fair Workweek Law!”
The Workers’ Bill of Rights — a multilingual and comprehensive guide to rights in the workplace in New York City — summarizes the laws that protect workers and job applicants in New York City, regardless of immigration status. The Workers’ Bill of Rights, which was recently updated, includes information on rights enforced by DCWP, like Paid Safe and Sick Leave, the Fair Workweek Law, the Temporary Schedule Change Law, and the city’s Delivery Worker Laws, as well as rights enforced by other state and federal agencies, like minimum wage and the right to organize. It also includes information about who to contact for more information or with questions, as well as how to file a complaint. Workers and employers can visit nyc.gov/Workers or call 311 (212-NEW-YORK outside New York City) for more information about the laws that DCWP enforces or to file a complaint. Complaints can be filed anonymously. It is illegal to retaliate against workers for filing complaints. Under Commissioner Mayuga, DCWP has secured more than $48.5 million in restitution for more than 35,000 workers.
DCWP’s cases were handled by Investigator Daisy Flores, Investigator Gabrielle Arnone, Investigator Ryan McGuire, Supervising Investigator Juana Abreu, Supervising Investigator Alex Moran, Staff Counsel Olivia Wade, Senior Staff Counsel Beth Potter, Senior Enforcement Counsel Morgan Everhart, Labor Economist Mike Papadopoulos, Senior Data Scientist Amanda Gallear, of DCWP’s Office of Labor Policy & Standards, under the supervision of Director of Investigations Margot Finkel, Director of Litigation Emily Hoffman, Director of Data Science Elizabeth Major, and Deputy Commissioner Elizabeth Wagoner.
The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp, sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Media Contact:
Stephany Vasquez Sanchez
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
(212) 436-0042
press@dcwp.nyc.gov