Mayor Mamdani Issues Executive Order ‘Cracking Down On Worker Abuse’; Creates Mayor’s Office For Worker Power

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani campaigned on policies designed to protect and increase benefits for low-income workers, and some of the Mayor’s core priorities relate to income inequality and affordability concerns for City residents. Recently, the Mayor has taken steps to empower employees and has sought to send a message to the business community that the City will endeavor to protect workers’ rights. The Mayor’s actions are part of a broader effort to help workers receive required protections. 

In July 2026, the Mayor announced that the City had negotiated more than $2 million in settlements with employers for alleged violations of New York City’s Fair Workweek Law and Paid Safe and Sick Leave requirements. On Sept. 22, 2026, the Mayor also announced that the City negotiated a landmark settlement with DoorDash worth approximately $131.5 million to resolve allegations of underpayment to delivery workers, one of the largest recoveries in City history for employees.