New York City’s Commuter Benefits Law went into effect on January 1, 2016. Under the law, most New York City companies with 20 or more full-time employees must provide pre-tax transit benefits.

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) enforces the City's Commuter Benefits Law. You can get more information and assistance from DCWP.

Online

By Phone

A DCWP representative can answer questions about the law during regular business hours.

  • Agency: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
  • Division: Office of Labor Policy and Standards
  • Phone Number: (212) 436-0380
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
  • Phone assistance is available, but some calls may go straight to voice mail. Please leave a detailed message and a representative will contact you. As an alternative, you can send an email to OLPS@dcwp.nyc.gov for assistance.

DCWP’s "There's a Better Way to Work" campaign launched in October 2015. It was the City's public education and outreach campaign about the Commuter Benefits Law. You can review videos and other materials from the campaign to learn more about the Commuter Benefits Law.

Learn more about the NYC Commuter Benefits Law.

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