Paid Sick Leave in Philadelphia

Learn about paid sick leave requirements, employee rights, and employer obligations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

State: Pennsylvania

Local Requirements

  • *Philadelphia Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance
  • *Employers with 10+ employees: paid sick leave
  • *Under 10 employees: unpaid sick leave
  • *1 hour per 40 hours worked
  • *Up to 40 hours per year

Key Differences from Federal/State Law

  • !First major PA city with ordinance
  • !Threshold based on employer size
  • !Includes safe time
  • !Applies to Philadelphia workers

Employer Obligations

  • →Provide sick leave based on size
  • →Track hours and accrual
  • →Post required notices
  • →Allow qualifying uses

Employee Rights

  • ✓Sick leave based on employer size
  • ✓Use for self or family care
  • ✓Safe time included
  • ✓No retaliation

Resources

Philadelphia Office of Labor

Ordinance enforcement

Note: Always verify current requirements with official sources. Laws may change.

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