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Research brief examining the financial vulnerability of New Yorkers

DCWP's Latest Research Brief

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DCWP released a research brief examining the financial vulnerability of New Yorkers prior to the COVID-19 crisis to understand who is least able to cope with its economic effects.

DCWP Implements New Rules to Protect Limited English Proficiency New Yorkers from Predatory Debt Collection

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DCWP announced that its new rules to protect Limited English Proficiency (LEP) consumers from deceptive debt collection practices will go into effect on October 1, 2020.

DCWP Files Case to Protect Bronx Grocery Store Workers Illegally Fired During the Pandemic

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DCWP filed a case against a Key Food in the Bronx for illegally firing essential grocery workers during the pandemic. DCWP is seeking $198,240 in lost wages for the 21 workers who were fired – three times what they would have made if they had been retained – as well as approximately $12,069 in lost benefits.

Major Factor in Wealth Gap - Student Loan Debt

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