Pennsylvania Labor Law Updates
All businesses with employees in Pennsylvania are required by state & federal employment laws to post Labor Law Posters in a visible location. Employment laws change often, which require labor law posters to be updates. Below includes past & most recent mandatory labor law updates which require employers to post the latest version of these posters.
Mandatory change(s) for the state of Pennsylvania
Date
Poster/Update
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07/2022
Pennsylvania Minimum Wage-Revised with new tipped employees rules, more clarification for exemptions and exceptions to minimum wage and overtime rates, updated office locations and a new revision date.
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02/2020
Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act-Revised with new contact information and other minor technical changes. NOTE: This poster is ONLY mandatory for Public Employers.
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01/2013
Child Labor Laws-Updated guidelines for Hours of Employment for minors, including school vacations, maximum hours per day/week, and work times.
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11/2009
Unemployment Compensation-Revision made to the logo and text, changing the website URL.
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07/2009
Pennsylvania Minimum Wage-Reflects new minimum wage rate of $7.15 per hour effective July 01, 2007 and $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009.
Mandatory federal change(s)
Date
Poster/Update
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06/2023
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised with new information related to the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) effective June 27, 2023 and a new revision date.
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05/2023
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Revised the Nursing Mothers section of the poster with the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act) and more clarification on employer requirements to provide reasonable break time and accommodations for nursing employees.
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10/2022
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Revised to use plain language and bullet points to summarize the laws for employees. Added a QR code that links to instructions on how to file a charge of workplace discrimination. This new version replaces the old Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law poster.
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07/2016
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) - Federal Minimum Wage-Update includes new regulation revisions as of August 2016 which includes text regarding nursing mothers and overtime rules.
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07/2009
Wyoming Minimum Wage-The federal minimum wage reflects $7.25.
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11/2009
EEOC Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal-Addition of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) Regulation.
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11/2008
The Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA)-Added the Office of Special Counsel to the poster and modified existing text to incorporate the new office information.
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Pennsylvania Labor Law Poster Posting Requirements:
- Minimum Wage (NEW) (PA Statute, Title 43, 333.108) You must display information regarding minimum wage law. The Pennsylvania Complete Labor Law Poster allows you to post this information in clear, easy-to-read format.
- Abstract of Child Labor Law (PA Statute, Title 43 63) Minors in the workplace are subject to maximum hours of work. The Complete Pennsylvania Labor Law Posters display this mandatory information in your workplace.
- Equal Pay (Dept. of Labor & Industry, 9.63) You must post the state's Equal Pay Law in a conspicuous location. The Complete Pennsylvania Labor Law Posters display this for all to review as necessary.
- Unemployment Compensation (PA Statute, Title 43, 805) You're legally required to inform employees of their rights and obligations pertaining to unemployment compensation. The Complete Pennsylvania Labor Law Posters display this information in a clear, accurate manner.
- Workers Compensation Insurance You must post the name, address, and telephone number of employers workers compensation insurance company. The Complete Pennsylvania Labor Law Posters provide this information.
- Human Relations Act (Human Relations Commission, P.L. 744) The Pennsylvania Labor Law Posters fulfill your obligation to post information regarding the Human Relations Act.
- Discrimination Notice In Public Accommodations Discrimination in public accommodations is against the law, and you must post this information for all employees and managers to review as required. The Pennsylvania Complete Labor Law Poster displays this information clearly and accurately.
- Right to Know Act Employees must be informed of any hazardous or toxic substances in the workplace. The Pennsylvania Complete Labor Law Poster informs employees of their rights under the Right to Know Act.
- Pennsylvania No Smoking Poster The Pennsylvania Complete Labor Law Poster reminds all employees and visitors that smoking in the workplace is illegal.
- Federal Minimum Wage Act (29 CFR 516.4) Federal law requires that you post information with respect to the federal minimum wage increases from $6.55 an hour to $7.25 an hour, effective July 24, 2009. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location.
- Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (38 USCA 433(a)) You are mandated by federal law to provide information regarding the rights, benefits and obligation of employees who are governed by the Uniform Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Post this information in a conspicuous location.
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (29 CFR 801.6) Per federal law, employees have specific rights and protections accorded to them under the Employee Polygraph Protection Act. You must inform employees of their rights under the act. Ensure that you post this information in a conspicuous location. Be aware that under 29 CFR 801.42(7) a civil penalty of up to $10,000 may be assessed against you for violating any provision of the Act.
- Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (29 CFR 1601.30) Your employees must be informed of their rights under federal equal employment laws. Ensure that you post this information in a prominent and accessible location.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (29 USC 2619(a)(b)) You must post information informing employees of their rights and protections per the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. This information must be displayed in a conspicuous location, accessible by all employees.
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)) You must display clear, summarized and accurate information regarding your employees' rights and protections under the Federal Occupational Health and Safety Act. Display this information in a conspicuous location, and ensure that it is not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
Minimum Wage Rates in Pennsylvania in 2024:
Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is $7.25 per hour which is in line with the federal minimum wage rate. This rate for the state of Pennsylvania has remained unchanged since 2009.
(back to top)Important Phone Numbers: State of Pennsylvania
- Wage & Hour - (877) 792-8198
- OSHA - (800) 321-6742
- Workers' Compensation - (717) 772-3702
- Unemployment Insurance - (888) 313-7284