Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Release Report On Predatory Practices
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas (pictured) today announced the release of a report.
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Commissioner Lorelei Salas Announces Departure From Mayor de Blasio Administration
Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced that she will be stepping down from her role leading the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Continue reading
The City Encourages Everyone Who Earned $68,000 Or Less In 2020 To File For Free Using NYC Tax Prep
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today kicked off the 2021 tax season with the launch of the Agency’s 19th annual tax season initiative.Continue reading
Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Implements New Rules To Protect Limited English Speakers
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced that its new rules to protect Limited English Proficiency (LEP), consumers.Continue reading
DCWP Issues Tips For Smart Back To School Shopping From Harlem To Hollis
The first day of school is quickly approaching and while classes are expected to look different in order to comply with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, back-to-school shopping may still be a major expense for families this year.Continue reading
Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Hits The Streets To Educate Workers
NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas and staff, in partnership with local BIDs,Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: DCWP Warns New Yorkers About Scam Related To COVID-19
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today warned New Yorkers of scams related to COVID-19 to protect consumers’ identity and money.Continue reading
DCWP Commissioner Salas Extends Its Emergency Price Gouging Rule And Proposes New Rule
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced that the Agency has extended its emergency price gouging Rule, which was scheduled to expire this week, for an additional 60 days. Continue reading
TLC Launches Resource Center Offering Legal, Financial And Other Services To Hard Hit Drivers, Owners
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) launched its Driver Resource Center on May 12, 2020, offering a wide range of services to all TLC-licensed drivers and medallion owner-drivers.Continue reading
DCWP Commissioner Salas Urges New Yorkers To Use It’s Free Financial Resources
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today urged New Yorkers to access their financial empowerment resources and to get their Economic Impact Payment by direct deposit because its faster and safer.Continue reading
The COVID Crisis: Mayor de Blasio And Commissioner Salas Prosecute Repeat Price Gougers
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced the Department has filed three additional cases against repeat price gougers.Continue reading
NYC And Others Call On Delivery Companies To Enhance Worker Protection Policies
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas and several other cities are calling on delivery companies,
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Mayor de Blasio And Commissioner Salas Target Repeat Price Gougers Preying On New Yorkers
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced the Department filed a case against Metro Drugs (931 Lexington Avenue).Continue reading
Don’t Do It, DCWP Issue Rule That Makes Price Gouging Illegal For COVID-19 Products
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced that the Agency has promulgated an emergency Rule.Continue reading
Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Report Cautions NYC Veterans About Enrolling In For-Profit Schools
Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced the release of a report titled “Ill Served: Why NYC Veterans Should Use Extra Caution When Choosing a For-Profit School.” Continue reading