Pennsylvania Leave Laws for Employers

Complete guide to Pennsylvania employee leave requirements, including sick leave, family leave, and FMLA compliance.

Federal Requirements Only
No
Paid Sick Leave Required
No
Paid Family Leave Program
50+
Employee Threshold

🤒Pennsylvania Paid Sick Leave Requirements

Pennsylvania has no state-mandated paid sick leave, but Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have local ordinances.

👨‍👩‍👧Pennsylvania Paid Family and Medical Leave

No state family leave program. Federal FMLA applies.

📋Other Pennsylvania Leave Requirements

Jury Duty Leave

Employers must provide leave for jury duty.

Voting Leave

No state law requiring voting leave.

Bereavement Leave

No state-mandated bereavement leave.

Domestic Violence Leave

No specific statewide domestic violence leave law.

⚖️FMLA in Pennsylvania

Federal FMLA applies to employers with 50+ employees.

Pennsylvania Employer Compliance Checklist

  • Follow federal FMLA requirements
  • Protect employees on jury duty
  • Philadelphia employers: comply with local sick leave ordinance
  • Pittsburgh employers: comply with local sick leave ordinance

🔔Recent Changes in Pennsylvania

No statewide leave changes. Local ordinances remain in effect.

🏢Pennsylvania Leave Guides by Industry

🏙️Pennsylvania Cities with Local Leave Laws

📋Pennsylvania Leave Types

👔Leave Management by Role

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