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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 Affairs (DCA) enforces the City's Commuter Benefits Law. You can get more information and assistance from DCA.

Online

Learn more about the NYC Commuter Benefits Law.
Chat live with a DCA representative about the Commuter Benefits Law.
- Live Chat is available for employer inquiries only.
- When you open the webpage, click the "Live Chat" button. Then, click the button in the middle of the screen that says "Live Chat with a DCA Representative" to open a chat window.
Submit your questions by email to commuterbenefits@dca.nyc.gov.

By Phone

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

Call 311 for assistance.

The Department of Consumer Affairs’ "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.

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) was renamed to the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). The Agency was renamed to reflect their expanded mission to protect the rights of workers and ensure compliance with labor policy and standards.

Commuter Benefits Law

Commuter Benefits Public Education Campaign

DCA and DCWP