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NYC Announces Settlement with McDonald's Franchise for Violations of Workers' Rights

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The operator of five McDonald’s franchise locations in Queens must pay $155,000 in restitution to 280 workers for violating NYC's Fair Workweek and Paid Safe and Sick Leave laws. Read release.

DCWP Protects Used Car Consumers

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DCWP closed Champion Auto Sales of Utica Avenue, LLC (1942 Utica Avenue) in Brooklyn for repeated unlicensed activity. DCWP also sought and secured consumer restitution from a lending institution that financed the transactions that resulted from the dealerships’ illegal marketing and business practices. Read release.

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NYC Rallies with Workers for Paid Personal Time Legislation

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First Lady Chirlane McCray, Public Advocate Williams, Deputy Mayor for Strategic Policy Initiatives Thompson, and DCWP Lorelei Salas were joined by workers from a diverse group of labor organizations today to call for the passage of Paid Personal Time. Read release.

NYC Sues T-Mobile for Violating Consumer Protection Law

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Lawsuit alleges T-Mobile violated the City’s Consumer Protection Law by selling used phones as new, destroying customer credit scores, and using deceptive return polices, among other violations. Read release.

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