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State labor and employment laws are intended to protect workers from unfair treatment or unsafe working conditions, balanced against the need of states to attract employers. The federal government provides a base level of employee protection but states have their own laws that either strengthen these protections or address other, state-specific needs. For instance, Pennsylvania employers are required to provide overtime pay to most employees who work over 40 hours in a week. Pennsylvania employment laws cover everything from meal breaks and minimum wage, to workers’ compensation and overtime. Click on a link below to learn more.
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Pennsylvania Civil Rights Laws
Pennsylvania laws protecting the civil rights of its residents, including the code sections, with information about court procedures and links to related information and resources.
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Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Laws
Overview of Pennsylvania wage and hour laws, which include the state minimum wage, rules for calculating overtime pay, meal and rest break requirements, and related matters.
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Pennsylvania Whistleblower Laws
Information on how whistleblower laws in the state of Pennsylvania protect workers from retaliation who claim unsafe or illegal conditions at the workplace, such as being fired for speaking up.
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Pennsylvania Pay Day Requirements
Pennsylvania laws surrounding pay day requirements, including the code sections, with information about mandatory overtime and links to related information and resources.
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