FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2015

LABOR RIGHTS WEEK: DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES INITIAL RESULTS OF ITS MULTIPRONGED APPROACH TO COMBAT PREDATORY EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

Consumer Affairs Releases Multilingual Job Hunter’s Bill of Rights

Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Julie Menin today announced the results of its multipronged and aggressive approach into predatory employment agencies as part of Mayor de Blasio’s commitment to reduce inequality in New York City. In the first year of the new approach, DCA initiated more than 225 investigations into licensed and unlicensed employment agencies, issued more than 400 violations, and secured more than $77,000 in restitution for 269 consumers who were charged illegal and predatory fees. The announcement coincides with Labor Rights Week, during which DCA has also released its new multilingual Job Hunter’s Bill of Rights, enabling New Yorkers looking for a job at an employment agency know their rights.

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