Pennsylvania Paid Sick Leave Policy

Paid sick leave policy complying with Pennsylvania state requirements for restaurant employees.

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What this document covers

No statewide paid sick leave mandate; Philadelphia Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces Ordinance requires employers with 10+ employees to provide up to 40 hours paid sick leave per year; Pittsburgh's ordinance was struck down. This policy documents your restaurant's sick leave accrual, usage, and notice requirements in compliance with Pennsylvania law.

Key sections included

Accrual rate and methods
Eligible uses of sick leave
Employee notice requirements
Carryover and caps
Anti-retaliation protections
Record-keeping requirements
Posting and notice obligations

Frequently asked questions

Is paid sick leave required in Pennsylvania?

When do employees start accruing sick leave?

Check Pennsylvania's specific accrual start rules — in most states with mandated leave, accrual begins on the first day of employment.

Document details

State: Pennsylvania
Legal basis: Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (43 P.S. §333.101); PA Wage Payment and Collection Law (43 P.S. §260.1)
Enforced by: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
Penalty for absence: Penalties under Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (43 P.S. §333.101); PA Wage Payment and Collection Law (43 P.S. §260.1) for non-compliance; potential class action liability; regulatory enforcement.
Category: Employment & HR

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