Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Tip Laws

By Allie Blackham | December 31, 2024

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), tips are regulated. Employers who meet certain criteria are permitted to take a partial credit against minimum wage obligations for tipped employees. Tipped employees includes those engaged in jobs in which they regularly and customarily receive tips. The tip credit was created by Congress in 1966, and adjustments…

Pennsylvania Paid Sick Leave Laws

By Allie Blackham | October 29, 2024

Various states, cities, and municipalities have enacted legislation requiring employers to provide paid time off (PTO) for employees to use when they are sick. Learn more about this type of leave, called paid sick leave, and what’s required in the state of Pennsylvania. What is Paid Sick Leave? Paid sick leave is a benefit that…

Pennsylvania Overtime Laws

By Allie Blackham | October 29, 2024

Does Pennsylvania Have Overtime Laws That Differ from Federal Overtime Laws? Yes, Pennsylvania has overtime laws that closely mirror the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) but with slight variations. Both federal and Pennsylvania law require employers to pay 1.5 times the regular rate of pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Pennsylvania,…

Pennsylvania Scheduling & Predictive Scheduling Laws

By Allie Blackham | September 9, 2024

Understanding scheduling laws is essential for both employers and employees to ensure compliance and maintain a fair work environment. While federal regulations provide a broad framework, states like Pennsylvania may have specific rules that impact scheduling practices. This article explores Pennsylvania’s scheduling laws, including minimum shift time, scheduling notice requirements, and on-call policies. We will…

Pennsylvania Meal and Rest Break Laws

By Allie Blackham | August 15, 2024

Although federal law does not mandate the provision of meal and rest breaks, some states have enacted different legislation. Learn more about the meal and rest break requirements in Pennsylvania. Do Pennsylvania Break Laws Differ from Federal Break Laws? Yes, Pennsylvania’s break laws do differ from federal break laws. Employers are required to provide breaks…

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