At tonight’s event @cunyslu , Commissioner Levine and other labor leaders across NYC discussed Enforcing the Affordability Agenda in this new era.
DCWP is proud to be a strongarm against predatory corporations and franchisees. Complying with the laws New Yorkers fought hard for is no longer optional.
Yesterday we kicked off NYC’s Free Tax Prep season. That means filing your taxes at zero cost, keeping every dollar of your refund, and not getting ripped off by for-profit companies.
Nearly half of all New Yorkers qualify. Get help—virtually or in person—at nyc.gov/TaxPrep
Last week alongside @nycmayor , DCWP announced a final rule banning junk fees on hotel stays, protecting both consumers coming to New York City, and New Yorkers traveling elsewhere around the country.
You should know exactly how much your vacation will cost when you get to check out, not once you finally get to check in.
Learn more at nyc.gov/DCWP
🔍 Before you book your Memorial Day getaway, check the fees!
✖️ It is illegal for hotels to charge more than they advertise.
🏨 Hotels based in NYC or advertising to New Yorkers must display the full price (+ fees) before you get to check out! Learn more at nyc.gov/Consumers
May is mental health awareness month 💙🧠
In NYC, workers no longer need to choose between caring for their mental health and their job. Most workers get 40 to 56 hours of paid Protected Time Off to care for their mental health and more.
Learn your rights at nyc.gov/Workers
Mabel Ping-Hua Lee immigrated to New York from Guangzhou in 1905. A brilliant student and strategist, she quickly engaged with the fight for women’s suffrage, subverting racial stereotypes with her participation in the Woman Suffrage Procession of 1912, one of the first large scale civil rights demonstrations in U.S. history.
When the Nineteenth Amendment was passed, granting white women the right to vote, Lee continued her advocacy work, opposing the racist Chinese Exclusion Act and demanding justice for Asian American women.
Let’s hear it for Small Business Month, NYC! 👏
Do you own a small business? Our Financial Empowerment Centers can help separate personal and business expenses, pay down debt, improve your credit score and more.
Schedule your FREE appointment at nyc.gov/TalkMoney
Buying a used car shouldn’t come with a trunk full of unexpected costs.
We’ve secured nearly $130,000 from used auto dealer, Honda of the Bronx, for bait-and-switch tactics and over 350 violations of NYC’s Consumer Protection Law.
Buying a car is one of the biggest financial decisions families make. Consumers deserve transparency, honesty, and accurate pricing—especially as car affordability becomes increasingly unreachable. Learn more at nyc.gov/DCWP
While A/C is a helpful tool for keeping cool, DCWP reminds you to #ShutTheFrontDoor (and windows!) to protect the planet and your electric bill this year
In NYC, businesses are required to keep doors and windows closed while air conditioning is on. If you see a store letting that cool air go to waste, let us know at nyc.gov/DCWP
DCWP is committed to delivering economic relief for ALL New Yorkers.
The proposed merger of Western Union and Intermex poses a threat to working families and immigrant New Yorkers who rely on money transfer services.
At this afternoon’s Community and Ethnic Media Roundtable, Commissioner Levine announced the results of DCWP’s recent enforcement sweep of Immigration Assistance Service Providers (ISPs) throughout the five boroughs. After conducting over 270 inspections, Brooklyn was found to have the highest violation rate.
Also commonly referred to as “notarios,” ISPs are people or businesses that charge fees for any kind of immigration-related services. It's important for immigrant New Yorkers to know that ISPs are not lawyers, cannot provide legal advice or assistance, and are not typically accredited or recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice. Learn more at nyc.gov/Consumers
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@nycdcas has opened exams for Inspectors (Consumer and Worker Protection).
Learn more about the exam at the link in our bio!
