About the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act
L&I investigates all complaints of suspected violations of the PA Minimum Wage Act, which establishes a minimum wage, overtime rate and employer compliance duties.
Examples of Minimum Wage Act Violations:
- Employees being paid less than $7.25/hour
- Tipped workers making less than $2.83/hour
- Employers taking tip credits from tipped workers who make less than $135 in tips per month
- Employees not being paid 1.5 times their regular rate after 40 hours worked in a workweek
- Employers who do not maintain accurate records of employee earnings
- Employers who deduct credit card or other payment processing fees from an employee's tips
PA Minimum Wage Act Regulations – Why We’re Listening
Calling all Workers, Employers, and Other Stakeholders – We Want to Hear From You!
The PA Minimum Wage Act provides minimum wage and overtime protections for workers throughout the Commonwealth. The regulations (or “rules”) used to enforce the Act are intended to provide additional clarity and consistency for workers and employers.
Many of the Minimum Wage Act’s rules have not been updated for decades, and L&I is beginning a comprehensive review and potential rulemaking to make sure the rules are easily understandable and reflect today’s workplaces.
- Are there existing Minimum Wage Act rules you would like to see updated or clarified?
- Are there topics you would like to see addressed with new Minimum Wage Act rules?
- NOTE: We cannot address the minimum wage rate with any new rulemaking.
No decisions have been made, and public input will play a key role in understanding where clarification or modernization may be needed. Please join us and make your voice heard on these important issues.
Save the Date! Listening Sessions: In-Person and Virtual
L&I will be holding several in-person listening sessions around the Commonwealth:
- Pittsburgh – Thursday, March 5
- Philadelphia – Tuesday, March 10
- Harrisburg – March 18
There will also be opportunities to attend virtual listening sessions:
- Virtual Listening Session I – Wednesday, February 25
- Virtual Listening Session II – Monday, March 23
- Additional sessions may be scheduled based on demand.
Pre-registration will be required—please check this page for updates and further details about locations and times.
Minimum Wage Act Mandatory Postings
Download mandatory workplace posters that must be placed in every Pennsylvania business governed by the Minimum Wage Act below.