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DCWP Kicks Off the 2020 Tax Season with Continued Expansion of NYC Free Tax Prep

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DCWP Commissioner Salas kicked off the 2020 tax season with the launch of the Agency’s 18th annual tax season initiative and encouraged New Yorkers who earned $64,000 or less to file for free using NYC Free Tax Prep. Read release.

NYC Secures Nearly $500,000 in Restitution for 4,500 Home Health Aides

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Mayor Bill de Blasio and DCWP Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced settlement agreements with 11 home care agencies to resolve violations of the New York City Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law. Read release.

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.

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EmpoweredNYC Offers Free Financial Counseling for People with Disabilities

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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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