NYC Gets Back $1.8 Million for Workers at Dunkin’, Taco Bell, and Theory

On March 24, Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Sam Levine joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani to announce settlements that will provide more than 830 workers with more than $1.8 million to resolve violations of the City’s Fair Workweek Law. In addition to restitution, Dunkin’ and Taco Bell franchisee Salz Management LLC and premium fashion retailer Theory will pay more than $176,000 in civil penalties and costs. Workers will receive restitution via mailed check or direct deposit in the coming months.

DCWP also announced the filing of an enforcement petition against QSR Management LLC, a Dunkin’ franchisee that operates locations in Staten Island, and managing corporate officer Ronny Nader for violating the rights of approximately 1,000 workers under the Fair Workweek Law and Protected Time Off Law.

If you believe your worker rights were violated, file a complaint at nyc.gov/workers.