Question 1

What is the statute of limitations for employment law in Pennsylvania?

Accepted Answer

Employment discrimination complaints under the PHRA must be filed with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission within 180 days of the discriminatory act. A private civil action may be filed within 2 years. (43 P.S. § 959 (PHRA § 9))

Question 2

What is Pennsylvania's law on pennsylvania human relations act (phra)?

Accepted Answer

Prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age (40+), sex, national origin, disability, and use of guide/support animals. Covers employers with 4 or more employees. Enforced by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission. (43 P.S. § 955 (PHRA § 5))

Question 3

What is Pennsylvania's law on whistleblower law?

Accepted Answer

Protects employees who report or refuse to participate in wrongdoing, waste, or violations of law by their employer. Remedies include reinstatement, back pay, and attorney's fees. Must file within 180 days of the retaliatory action. (43 P.S. § 1423 (Whistleblower Law § 3))

Question 4

What is Pennsylvania's law on minimum wage act?

Accepted Answer

Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25/hour (same as federal minimum). Tipped employees minimum is $2.83/hour. Philadelphia and some other municipalities have set higher minimums for city employees and contractors but do not have general local minimum wage authority. (43 P.S. § 333.104 (Minimum Wage Act § 4))

Question 5

What is Pennsylvania's law on wage payment and collection law?

Accepted Answer

Requires employers to pay all wages due on regular paydays. Separated employees must be paid by the next regular payday. Employees can recover unpaid wages plus 25% liquidated damages and reasonable attorney's fees. (43 P.S. § 260.1 et seq.)

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