December 2025

 

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Pennsylvania Strengthens Hairstyle Non-Discrimination Protections

Pennsylvania has enacted legislation that expands the definition of race to include traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, protective hairstyles, and religious creed.

Philadelphia Expands Employer Background Screening Requirements

The City of Philadelphia has passed Ordinance 250373-A (“the Ordinance”) that clarifies and amends provisions under the Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 6, 2026.

Pittsburgh Expands Paid Sick Leave Requirements

The city of Pittsburgh has enacted legislation (Ordinance 11), which expands its paid sick leave law requirements. The Ordinance is effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Pennsylvania - Philadelphia Clarifies Paid Sick Leave Rate of Pay for Tipped Employees

The City of Philadelphia has enacted legislation (Bill Number 250065), which clarifies how to calculate the paid sick leave rate of pay for tipped employees.

Philadelphia Clarifies Paid Sick Leave Rate of Pay for Tipped Employees

We want to let you know that the City of Philadelphia has enacted legislation (Bill Number 250065), which clarifies how to calculate the paid sick leave rate of pay for tipped employees.

Pittsburgh Adds Medical Marijuana Patient Protections

The Pittsburgh City Council has passed Ordinance 2024-0705 (the Ordinance), which prohibits employers from discriminating against medical marijuana patients in the workplace and limits certain marijuana drug testing of these patients. The Ordinance is effective immediately.

Pennsylvania - Lehigh County Adds Nondiscrimination, Salary History and Criminal Record Protections

Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, has enacted the Human Relations Ordinance (the Ordinance), which adds nondiscrimination, and salary and criminal history protections. The Ordinance takes effect on June 1, 2024.

Pennsylvania Modifies Tax Treatment of Dependent Care Assistance Plan Contributions

Pennsylvania has modified its tax code to treat Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) contribution amounts up to $5,000 as being excluded from Pennsylvania state income tax and Pennsylvania local Earned Income Taxes (EIT)

Philadelphia Updates Employer Background Screening Requirements

The City of Philadelphia has amended an ordinance to add provisions regarding convictions that result in exoneration. The amendment took effect on Jan. 19, 2024.

Pennsylvania Adds Employer Background Screening and Hiring Protections

Pennsylvania has enacted legislation (House Bill 689) that clarifies employer background screening and hiring responsibilities. House Bill 689 takes effect on Feb. 12, 2024.
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