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DCWP Settles Two Paid Sick Leave Cases for Domestic Workers

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Two domestic workers, who were employed to care for elderly patients with long-term illnesses, were both denied sick leave and one was illegally fired for using sick leave. One settlement requires the employer to pay $18,000 in worker restitution and the other requires $4,100 in worker restitution. Read release.

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NEW! Dedicated Sick Leave for Child Vaccinations

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DCWP announces amendment to the NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law. Covered workers get an extra four hours of leave per child under the age of 18, per COVID-19 vaccine injection. The leave is retroactive to November 2, 2021. Learn more.
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Student Loans Negatively Affect Life Decisions for Half of New York City Borrowers

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Research report examines how New Yorkers’ student loan debt affects their major life choices, confidence about repayment, and evaluation of their educational decisions. Read release.

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NYC Files Lawsuit Against L'Officiel USA

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COVID-19 Vaccine

It has never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination in NYC. Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers, 12 and over.

Get COVID-19 Vaccine Facts

Three COVID-19 vaccines are available in the U.S.: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Learn how the vaccines work.

Consumer Protection Tips for Immigrants

NYC protects the rights of all New Yorkers. Get consumer protection tips for immigrants in 11 languages.

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Free health insurance enrollment assistance for the plan of your choice. Learn more.

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NYC Settles $400K T-Mobile Consumer Protection Case

Read Eligibility Notice to file claim against MetroPCS or Metro by T-Mobile. Deadline: 6/23/2022.

File Your Taxes for Free

If you earn $68,000 or less, learn how you can file for free — including from home — with the help of an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer.

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Open Data is an opportunity to engage New Yorkers in the information that is produced and used by City government. Learn more.

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