Information for Workers: Commuter Benefits Law

Under NYC’s Commuter Benefits Law, most private and nonprofit employers with 20 or more full-time non-union employees in NYC must offer a commuter benefits program. Employees can lower their monthly expenses by using pre-tax income to pay for transit expenses.

Informational Materials

Get important information for Employers and Employees  (available in 9 languages)

Read FAQs about NYC's Commuter Benefits Law

Download Commuter Benefits Participation Form in:

• English
• Español (Spanish)
• عربي (Arabic)
• 中文 (Chinese)
• Kreyòl Ayisyen (Haitian Creole)
• Italiano (Italian)
• 한국어 (Korean)
• Русский (Russian)

File a Complaint or Ask a Question

• Use DCWP Online Services to file a complaint online.
• Get information on how to submit a complaint by email or mail.
• Use DCWP Online Services to ask a question online or contact DCWP in one of the following ways:
  • Email OLPS@dcwp.nyc.gov
  • Call 311 (212-NEW-YORK outside NYC)

Laws and Rules

New York City Administrative Code > Title 20: Consumer and Worker Protection > Chapter 9: Mass Transit Benefits

Rules of the City of New York > Title 6: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection > Chapter 7: Office of Labor Policy and Standards > Subchapter C: Transportation Benefits