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DCWP Releases Report Examining Predatory Practices in Virtual Lease-to-Own Industry in New York City

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DCWP's latest report examines the virtual lease-to-own (LTO) industry in NYC, specifically focusing on those promoted by brick-and mortar businesses, which are predominately located in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods, and the deceptive tactics used to lure consumers into financing agreements. Read release and download report.

DCWP Protects Furniture Consumers from Deceptive Practices

DCWP Secures $2.2 Million in Lawsuit Against Deceptive Furniture Store

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Report Cover of the State of Workers’ Rights in NYC Fourth Annual Report

DCWP Releases Fourth Annual Report on the State of Workers’ Rights in NYC

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File For Free With NYC Free Tax Prep

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IRS has extended the deadline to file 2020 returns to May 17, 2021. DCWP encourages New Yorkers who earned $68,000 or less to file for free - and virtually - with NYC Free Tax Prep!

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Get DCWP alerts and information during the COVID-19 crisis, including DCWP services online, resources to manage money, certain extensions for license expiration dates and renewal application deadlines, update about workplace laws, price gouging, and scams and safety tips.

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