DCWP

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DCWP is a New York City government agency responsible for protecting and promoting the rights of consumers and workers through enforcement, education, and regulation.

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instanceOf New York City government agency
consumer protection agency
labor standards enforcement agency
appliesTo businesses operating in New York City
consumers in New York City
workers employed in New York City
city New York City
country United States of America
surface form: United States
formerName New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
surface form: New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
fullName New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
governingBody New York City Council
Mayor of New York City
surface form: New York City Mayor
hasPurpose educate the public about consumer and worker rights
promote fair business practices
promote fair workplaces
protect consumers from fraud and abuse
hasWebsite https://www.nyc.gov/dcwp
headquartersLocation Manhattan
jurisdiction New York City
locatedIn New York City
partOf New York City government
responsibleFor administering certain workplace poster and notice requirements
conducting inspections of licensed businesses
conducting outreach to consumers
conducting outreach to workers
enforcing New York City’s Freelance Isn’t Free Act
enforcing certain workplace protections for fast‑food workers
enforcing certain workplace protections for retail workers
enforcing consumer protection laws
enforcing fair scheduling laws in New York City
enforcing paid safe and sick leave laws in New York City
enforcing price display and refund policy rules
enforcing rules on deceptive or unfair trade practices
enforcing truth‑in‑advertising rules for businesses it licenses
enforcing workplace standards
investigating consumer complaints
investigating worker complaints
issuing violations and penalties to non‑compliant businesses
licensing certain businesses in New York City
maintaining a complaint hotline and online complaint system
maintaining a public database of licensed businesses
mediating disputes between consumers and businesses
mediating disputes between workers and employers
protecting consumer rights
protecting worker rights
providing educational materials on consumer rights
providing educational materials on worker rights
providing financial counseling services to New Yorkers
regulating certain industries and businesses
sector public sector

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