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Labour Law Act For Employees In Allegheny
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Salaried employees in Pennsylvania can work up to 4o hours. Any additional worked hours beyond 40 are compensated at 1.5 times the employee's hourly rate. Can an employer reduce your salary in Pennsylvania? The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prohibits any unauthorized deductions for an employee's salary.
Section 211.6 - Unfair labor practices (1) It shall be an unfair labor practice for an employer-- (a) To interfere with, restrain or coerce employes in the exercise of the rights guaranteed in this act.
Individual complaints should typically be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry or the U.S. Department of Labor. PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (PHRC) TO PRESERVE YOUR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN YOUR CASE.
PA Office of Attorney General (OAG) investigates trade practices in the distribution, financing and furnishing of goods and services for possible unfair and deceptive conduct in PA. Submit a complaint online or call (717) 787-9707 or (800) 441-2555.
All complaints are confidential; the name of the complainant and the nature of the complaint are not disclosed.
Individual complaints should typically be filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry or the U.S. Department of Labor. PENNSYLVANIA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION (PHRC) TO PRESERVE YOUR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS IN YOUR CASE.
What is the Law Regarding Breaks and Meal Periods? Pennsylvania employers are required to provide break periods of at least 30 minutes for minors ages 14 through 17 who work five or more consecutive hours. Employers are not required to give breaks for employees 18 and over.
Under the Working Time Regulations, employees are legally entitled to a rest break once they have worked for six consecutive hours. Specifically, employees who work more than six hours in a day must be given a minimum 20-minute uninterrupted break.