Paid Sick Leave Laws in Philadelphia- You Cannot be Punished for Taking Time Off Due to Illness or Injury of You or a Family Member -

If you Work in Philadelphia, You Are Entitled to Paid Sick leave

Paid Sick Leave is Required for Philadelphia Workers

Here is a summary of Philadelphia's Promoting Healthy Families and Workplace Ordinance:

·       Ordinance covers all employees who work within city limits at least 40 hours a year (so if you work for company primarily in suburbs, but venture into Philly to work for a total of 40 hours a year or more, you are covered);

·       Employers with 10 or more employees must provide up to 5 days of paid sick leave per year (accruing at a rate of 1 hour per 40 hours worked);

·       Employers with less than 10 employees must provide up to 5 days of unpaid sick leave per year (accruing at the same rate);

·       You can take sick time for your own illness or injury, or that of certain family members;

·       Unused paid sick days do not roll over into the following year)(use it or lose it);

·       Accrued, unused unpaid sick time does roll over.

Philly's Sick Leave Ordinance is Cutting Edge

It is Illegal to Fire, Punish, Retaliate, Demote, Fail to Promote or Fire an Employee Who Takes Sick Leave in Philadelphia

The Ordinance makes it illegal to punish or retaliate against and employee who utilizes the Ordinance.  A civil lawsuit can be filed (so, if you feel you have been demoted or fired because you took sick days, you may want to seek counsel).

There are notice requirements, parameters for what constitutes “sick,” and who is a “family member,” etc., so if you have questions consult the Ordinance or contact counsel. 

Check Out the Links Below for More on Pennsylvania Laws and Paid Sick Leave Laws!

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We typically represent employees  who need an employment lawyer in Philadelphia County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chester County, Berks County and Lancaster County.

If you are looking for an sick leave attorney, and live or work in Philadelphia, Bensalem, Ft. Washington, Ambler, West Chester, Paoli, Exton, Phoenixville, Downingtown, Lansdale, Newtown Square, Nether Providence, Springfield, Aston, Broomall, Marple, Villanova, Lansdowne, Wayne, Blue Bell, Ardmore, Bryn Mawr, Conshohocken, Manayunk, Media, Havertown, Haverford, Limerick, Oaks, Lower Merion, Springford or any of their surrounding towns, feel free to send us an e-mail via our Contact Form or give us a call at 610-647-5027.  We are always glad to spend some time with people via a free telephone consultation.

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