SB13

Providing for mandatory Statewide employer-paid sick leave for employees and for civil penalties and remedies.

Introduced·5/28/25
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Pennsylvania SB13 mandates employer-paid sick leave for employees and outlines penalties for violations.

Pennsylvania SB13, the Healthy Employee and Healthy Workplace Act, establishes a mandatory employer-paid sick leave policy for employees. Employers must provide paid sick leave for health conditions, preventive care, and injuries. Accrual starts at one hour per 30 hours worked, with a maximum of 56 hours or seven days annually. Employees must notify employers if leave is foreseeable. Employers face penalties for violations, including reinstatement, back pay, and administrative penalties. The act also includes protections against retaliation and discrimination.

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Labor & Industry Committee
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History

May 28, 2025

Senate

Referred to Labor & Industry