DCWP - Fair Workweek Law

Consumer and Worker Protection


Worker Protection & Workplace Laws

Fair Workweek Law


Fair Workweek Law Overview

On November 26, 2017, NYC’s Fair Workweek Law took effect. The new law ends unfair and inconsistent scheduling practices in the fast food and retail industry.

On July 4, 2021, new amendments to the Fair Workweek Law took effect, expanding protections for fast food workers.

On January 14, 2022, new amendments to the Fair Workweek Law took effect, providing new rights for utility safety workers.

Know your Fair Workweek rights as a fast food worker, retail worker, and utility safety worker.

Know your Fair Workweek responsibilities as a fast food employer, retail employer, and utility safety employer.

Law and Rules

New York City Administrative Code > Title 20: Consumer and Worker Protection > Chapter 12: Fair Work Practices

Rules of the City of New York > Title 6: Department of Consumer and Worker Protection > Chapter 7: Office of Labor Policy and Standards > Subchapter F: Fair Workweek

Webinar in DCWP 101 Series

On October 30, 2023, DCWP held a free webinar to give a presentation on NYC's Fair Workweek Law, including:

Fast food employer responsibilities and worker rights

Available resources for employers

Q&A

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