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DCWP Protects Immigrant New Yorkers

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DCWP filed a second lawsuit against Angel G. Buitron and others for using deceptive marketing to trick immigrant New Yorkers into believing that Buitron and his office are lawyers, even though he has never been licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction. Read release.

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We Fight for Every Worker in NYC

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DCWP—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—launches new multilingual campaign to encourage New Yorkers to learn about workplace rights and to file a complaint, which can be filed anonymously. Read press release.
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Read press release about DCA Introduces Rules on Predatory For-Profit Schools

DCA Protects New Yorkers from Predatory For-Profit Schools

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DCA Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced new proposed rules to regulate for-profit schools that are not already regulated by the state. The new rules will require certain disclosures and prohibit false or misleading statements and representations to prospective students. Read release.

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DCA Releases Second Annual Report on the State of Workers' Rights in NYC

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DCA released its second annual report on the State of Workers’ Rights in New York City. Synthesizing testimony from dozens of workers and advocates at DCA’s July 2018 hearing, the report highlights the vast challenges facing today’s workforce and the City’s innovative approaches to ensure workers realize their rights. Read release.

Read press release: DCA Announces Announces Decision in Major World Case

DCA Announces Decision in Major World Case

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DCA has been awarded more than $3 million in fines in its case against Queens-based Major World—one of the largest used car dealerships in NYC. This brings a close to its 2017 lawsuit, in which DCA charged Major World with using deceptive and illegal practices to profit from vulnerable low-income and immigrant consumers. Read release.

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Tax Day was April 15, 2019. However, you may be eligible to use NYC Free Tax Prep to file through October 15, 2019. Note: Late penalties may apply. Learn more.

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