Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Complete guide to Philadelphia leave laws including Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces ordinance, fair workweek, and employee protections.
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2025-01-15
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Entitlements overview
Annual leave
Statutory entitlement: 0
Calculation: No statutory annual leave requirement beyond federal
Pro-rata: N/A - employer discretion
Carryover: Determined by employer policy
Sick leave
Statutory: Yes
Paid days: 40
Statutory pay: Regular hourly rate
Eligibility: Employees at businesses with 10+ employees (paid), All employees at smaller businesses (unpaid)
Parental leave
Maternity: 12 weeks FMLA (if eligible)
Paternity: 12 weeks FMLA (if eligible)
Adoption: 12 weeks FMLA (if eligible)
Additional leave and compliance
Other leave types
Safe Leave: Part of sick leave accrual (paid)
Fair Workweek: N/A - scheduling requirements (paid)
Jury Duty: Duration of service (unpaid)
Record keeping and notice
Records: Maintain leave records for 3 years
Penalties: Up to $2,000 per violation plus back pay
Public holiday sample
New Year's Day: 2025-01-01
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 2025-01-20
Presidents' Day: 2025-02-17
Memorial Day: 2025-05-26
Juneteenth: 2025-06-19
Independence Day: 2025-07-04
Frequently asked questions
Does Philadelphia have its own sick leave law?
Yes, the Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces ordinance requires employers with 10+ employees to provide 40 hours of paid sick leave per year. Smaller employers must provide 40 hours of unpaid sick leave. Accrual is 1 hour per 40 hours worked.
What is Philadelphia Fair Workweek?
The Fair Workweek ordinance requires large retail, hospitality, and food service employers (250+ employees, 30+ Philadelphia locations) to provide 14-day advance scheduling notice, predictability pay for changes, and access to additional hours before hiring new workers.
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