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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