HB718

Further providing for definitions; providing for duty of department to report and for investigations; further providing for civil remedies and penalties, for liquidated damages and for criminal penalties; providing for employer liability; and establishing the Wage Enforcement Fund.

Introduced·2/24/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB718 amends the Wage Payment and Collection Law to enhance enforcement of wage payment regulations.

Pennsylvania HB718 amends the Wage Payment and Collection Law to redefine "employer" and strengthen enforcement mechanisms. It expands the definition of employer to include various entities employing individuals in the Commonwealth. The bill mandates the Department of Labor and Industry to collect and report data on wage violations quarterly, including the number of violations, fines collected, and unpaid wages owed. Investigations into high-violation industries are required at least quarterly, and investigators must be trained to recognize labor, health, and safety violations.

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Labor And Industry Committee
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History

Feb 24, 2025

House

Referred to Labor & Industry