Pennsylvania Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Is The Law Regarding Breaks And Meal Periods?
  A: Pennsylvania employers are required to provide break periods of at least 30 minutes for minors ages 14 through 17 who work five or more consecutive hours. Employers … More
• Q: Can My Employer Change My Rate Of Pay?
  A: Yes, as long as you are given prior notice of the change the payday before the time the change takes effect. For example, if your normal payday (the day you are paid … More
• Q: What Can Be Deducted From My Paycheck?
  A: If you have borrowed money from a third party, you can give the employer written permission to deduct payments from your earnings. If your employer has loaned you … More
• Q: What Kind Of Information Is My Employer Supposed To Put On My Pay Stub?
  A: Your employer must give you a pay­stub each pay period which explains how long you worked, how much money you earned and how much money you were paid. The stub … More
• Q: I Just Gave My Employer Two Weeks' Notice And S/He Fired Me. What Can I Do?
  A: Pennsylvania is an 'AT WILL' State thus an employer does not need to give a reason to fire an employee under Pennsylvania Labor Law. Therefore, s/he has not violated … More
• Q: How Soon After I Quit Do I Have To Be Paid?
  A: If you quit your job, are laid off, or are fired, your employer must pay you all monies you earned by the next scheduled pay day.
• Q: How Much Time Do I Have To File A Claim After Termination?
  A: If you were not paid at least the minimum wage or you were not paid correctly for your overtime hours, you must file a wage claim within two years from the date the … More
• Q: Does The Department Of Labor & Industry Have To Take My Wage Claim?
  A: No! The Department can refuse to accept your claim for a variety of reasons such as: you do not have a valid or enforceable claim; your employer has filed bankruptcy; … More
• Q: How Long Does It Take To Get My Money?
  A: If the Department determines that you have a valid wage claim, the time it takes to collect the money from your employer can range from several days to several months. … More
• Q: What Is The Difference Between Full-Time, Part-Time And Temporary Employees?
  A: The Law makes no distinction between full­time, part­time and temporary employees. Some employers who provide benefits to full time workers may not provide the … More
• Q: What Are The Requirements For Travel Time Pay?
  A: Under Pennsylvania Law, an employer must pay for travel time if an employee is required to report to the employer's establishment to clock in, load up, etc. and vice … More

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