REPORT TO THE NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZED BY LL 51 OF 2009 (UTILIZATION OF BICYCLE PARKING SPACES IN PARKING GARAGES AND PARKING LOTS IN NEW YORK CITY).
This report is submitted pursuant to N.Y.C. Ad. Code § 20-779.5 as added by Local Law 63 of 2017.It reports on complaints relating to immigration assistance services.
Local Law 87 of 2016 (LL 87) was signed into law by Mayor de Blasio on August 3, 2016 and came into full effect on December 31, 2017. The law repealed the existing licensing structure for laundries and replaced it with three new categories: retail laundry, industrial laundry, and industrial laundry
This report is submitted pursuant to N.Y.C. Ad. Code § 20-529 as added by Local Law 41 of 2011. Violations, suspensions and revocations of tow company licensees
Pursuant to Local Law 63 of 2017, this report on immigration service providers is submitted by the agency, in conjunction with the mayor's office of immigrant affairs to the Mayor and the Speaker of the City Council
Pursuant to Title 23, Section 1205 of the Administrative Code, this report relatest ot the collection, retention, and disclosure of identifying information by such agency
Summary of Local Law 74 of 2018
Local Law 74 of 2018 (“the Law”) tasks the Department of Consumer Affairs (“DCA”) with conducting a review to determine whether it is feasible to implement a penalty mitigation program for retail establishments and food service establishments.
This report summarizes key findings from the Office’s work implementing the Freelance Isn’t Free Act in its first year. This law gives freelance workers the legal right to written contracts, timely payment, and freedom from retaliation.
The campaign advertisements highlight the over-the-top approach used by dealerships such as their eye-catching low prices and assurances about financing despite your credit scores to help New Yorkers avoid a bad deal at a used car dealership.
A public awareness campaign to educate New Yorkers about their rights and protections under the recently expanded NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law, which went into effect May 5, 2018.
The multilingual public awareness campaign plays on the parallels between physical and financial health and encourages New Yorkers to get free, one-on-one financial coaching.
A campaign to remind New Yorkers, especially those hailing from Muslim communities, that the City is committed to protecting the rights of all New Yorkers where they live, work and shop, and also offers a variety of services to those in need, regardless of immigration status or ethnicity.
Campaign to remind employers and workers in NYC on the rate schedule for minimum wages. DCWP visited businesses in all five boroughs to educate businesses about the upcoming increase in the state minimum wage.
DCWP enforces the City law where certain businesses are prohibited from leaving store doors open while air conditioners or central cooling systems are running. The campaign lets store owners know that they can protect the environment and save money – simply by shutting the front door.
The City’s campaign educates users and potential users about the harms of using K2 and dispel the many myths surrounding the marketing of K2 as legal and safe.
A campaign aimed to provide employers with information and resources to help them establish a commuter benefits program and to educate both employers and employees about the law and how it will save both of them money.
To help families during COVID, the U.S. government made changes to the Child Tax Credit. Families can get half of the fully refundable credit—worth up to $3,600 per child—as monthly payments in 2021 and the other half as a refund in 2022.
A flyer to warn consumers about illegal price gouging for any personal or household good or any service that is needed to prevent or limit the spread of or treat the new coronavirus (COVID-19).
An overview of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which suspended federal student loan payments without interest or penalties.
Scammers often take advantage of vulnerable people during times of crisis and distress. It is important that you be aware of any potential scams in order to protect yourself and your money. This publication describes common COVID-19-related scams and tips to stay safe.
This publication provides an overview for workers about the general and industry-specific requirements employers must follow during phase 1 of Reopening NYC.
A flyer to warn businesses that price gouging for any personal or household good
or any service that is needed to prevent or limit the spread of or treat the new coronavirus
(COVID-19) is illegal.
DCWP is accepting in-person visits from customers with appointments only at our Manhattan and Queens locations. You must schedule an appointment to meet with a DCWP representative. For health and safety reasons, DCWP cannot serve walk-ins.
In-Person Licensing and Collections Services Available By Appointment Only. For all other DCWP services, use online services at nyc.gov/dcwp or email the Division listed on the flyer.
Consumers may request at any time that a debt collector stop communicating with them permanently about a debt or alleged debt. If you are facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis, you can request that debt collection agencies stop contacting you temporarily about the debt.
This publication provides an overview for workers about the general and industry-specific requirements employers must follow during phase 2 of Reopening NYC.
Under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, eligible individuals and families will receive a third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP or stimulus payments) by mail (paper check or prepaid debit card) or by direct deposit to your bank account. No action is required by most eligible recipients.
This publication provides an overview for workers about the general and industry-specific requirements employers must follow during phase 3 of Reopening NYC
Due to a change to the Child Tax Credit, families can get half of the fully refundable credit—worth up to $3,600 per child—as advance monthly payments in 2021 and the other half as a refund in 2022.
Scammers often take advantage of vulnerable people during times of crisis and distress. It is important that you be aware of any potential scams in order to protect yourself and your money. This publication describes common COVID-19-related scams and tips to stay safe.
DCWP released the third in its series of reports on vulnerable student loan borrowers. When compared to higher-income peers, student borrowers from low-income families are less likely to complete their degree or certificates, earn less, often borrow more and repay their loans at lower rates.
This research brief examines how COVID-19 is impacting New Yorkers' financial health in the short-term and the potential long-term impacts of not immediately addressing the uneven impact of the pandemic economy.
This report examines the virtual lease-to-own (LTO) industry in New York City, specifically focusing on those promoted by brick-and mortar businesses, and the deceptive tactics used to lure consumers into financing agreements.
DCWP launched this campaign to educate the 1 million New Yorkers with student loans, as well as prospective students, about their rights and responsibilities when it comes to student loans and raise awareness about the NYC Financial Empowerment Centers.
After analyzing the more than 10,000 complaints about price gouging, DCWP found that the neighborhoods with the most complaints are many of the same neighborhoods that were hardest hit by COVID-19. These neighborhoods, which are majority Black and Hispanic, are already financially vulnerable.
This annual report covers the stare of workers' rights in NYC. It contains data that the agency is required to publish with respect to Local Law 98 of 2016 (Paid Care Industry), Local Law 46 of 2013 (Earned Safe and Sick Time Act), and Admin. Code § 20-1203 (Fair Workweek Laws).
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph nineteen (annual plan) of Section 815 (a),including details of agency's efforts to implement
equal employment practices.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph nineteen (annual plan) of Section 815 (a),including details of agency's efforts to implement
equal employment practices.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph nineteen (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices.
Reporting on industry compliance. Beginning on November 15, 2011 and annually on that date thereafter, the New York city department of consumer affairs shall submit a report to the council concerning violations issued to tow truck licensees.
The Identifying Information Law requires City agencies to submit comprehensive biennial reports related to their
collection, disclosure, and retention of identifying information and their privacy protection
practices.
No later than September 1, 2017, and every year thereafter, an agency that exercises the authority granted by subdivision a of this section, Charter § 1049-b(e), shall submit to the city council a report on license revocation.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph nineteen (annual plan) of Section 815 (a),including details of agency's efforts to implement
equal employment practices.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph nineteen (annual plan) of Section 815 (a),including details of agency's efforts to implement
equal employment practices.
This annual report provides an update on the agency’s implementation of its Language Access Implementation Plan, as required by Local Law 30 (2017). The report covers activity during calendar year 2019.
Report by the Office of Labor Standards regarding enforcement of Chapter 9 of Title 20 (Mass Transit Benefits) including numbers of claims filed and investigation conducted, and the results of enforcement actions.
GENERAL VENDOR LICENSE ACTION REPORT Covering 6/1/20 - 5/31/21. This report is submitted pursuant to N.Y.C. Ad. Code § 20-472.1 as added by Local Law 16 of 2013.
Annual report to the council concerning violations issued to tow truck licensees. Includes number of violations by type, total number of violations per licensee, number of license suspensions, and number of license revocations.
The report highlights voids in labor protections experienced by workers across the city, concrete and positive impacts that the City’s workplace laws are having on worker’s jobs and lives, and the strategies DCA deployed in 2018 to make critical progress. Includes requirements under LL 107/2017.
Women face unique challenges in the workplace and marketplace.
The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection created these tips to educate
women about ways to protect themselves and where to turn for help.
This report covers all business outreach done by the agency during the time period of 6/30/2019 – 6/29/2020. It is submitted pursuant to N.Y.C. Ad. Code § 20-706.2 as added by Local Law 68 of 2015.
This report surveys community wealth building strategies that 15 cities and regions in the U.S. and around the world are undertaking to strengthen the economic and financial health of their communities—and how powerful those approaches can be.
This report explores the historical relationship between veterans and for-profit institutions, how well for-profit schools serve veterans, and if for-profit schools are a sound investment for veterans looking to pursue higher education.
This research brief examines the financial vulnerability of New Yorkers prior to the COVID-19 crisis to understand who is least able to cope with its economic effects. The research brief looks at three key indicators of financial health—banking access, emergency savings, and credit access.
Pursuant to Local Law 50 of 2011, these guidelines shall apply to any solicitation
valued at more than $100,000 for food or food-related services (e.g., catering), and to
any solicitation for social services through which more than $100,000 of food would
be purchased annually.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph nineteen (annual plan) of Section 815 (a),including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment, including provisional, seasonal, per-diem and part-time employees, new hiring and promotions in a manner which facilitates understanding of an agency's efforts to provide fair and effective equal opportunity employment for minority group members, women and members of other groups who are employed by, or who seek employment with, city agencies.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment, including provisional, seasonal, per-diem and part-time employees, new hiring and promotions in a manner which facilitates understanding of an agency's efforts to provide fair and effective equal opportunity employment for minority group members, women and members of other groups who are employed by, or who seek employment with, city agencies.
A report on the agency's efforts during the previous quarter to implement the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph 19 (annual plan) of Section 815(a), including details of agency's efforts to implement equal employment practices, including statistical information regarding total employment, including provisional, seasonal, per-diem and part-time employees, new hiring and promotions in a manner which facilitates understanding of an agency's efforts to provide fair and effective equal opportunity employment for minority group members, women and members of other groups who are employed by, or who seek employment with, city agencies.
Business education events held during the prior 12 month period, including, but not limited to: (i) the number of business education events held; (ii) the location of each business education event; (iii) the number of participants in each business education event disaggregated by location; and (iv) a summary of the information provided to participants
Annual report to the council concerning violations issued to tow truck licensees. Includes number of violations by type, total number of violations per licensee, number of license suspensions, and number of license revocations.