Pennsylvania Employment Contract
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Pennsylvania Legal Requirements
Key PA statutes and obligations that apply to your employment contract.
Requirements
- Pennsylvania at-will employment: either party can terminate without cause
- Pennsylvania minimum wage: $7.25/hour (federal rate — PA has not raised state minimum wage since 2009)
- Philadelphia minimum wage: $15.37/hour (2024) for employers with 6+ employees
- Non-compete agreements: enforceable under common law if reasonable
- PA Human Relations Act: broader protected classes than federal law
Restrictions & Limits
- Non-competes must be reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and protected interest
- Signing non-compete as condition of existing employment requires additional consideration
- Philadelphia ban-the-box ordinance: restrictions on criminal history inquiries
Official Statute References
Primary Pennsylvania statutes governing this document type.
Pennsylvania Employment Contract FAQ
Common questions about employment contracts under Pennsylvania law.
What is Pennsylvania's minimum wage in 2024?
Pennsylvania's statewide minimum wage remains at $7.25/hour — the federal rate — because PA has not passed a state minimum wage increase since 2009. Philadelphia has a higher local minimum wage of $15.37/hour (2024) for covered employers. Pittsburgh's ordinance was preempted.
Are non-compete agreements enforceable in Pennsylvania?
Yes, under Pennsylvania common law. Courts apply a reasonableness test: the non-compete must be ancillary to an employment relationship, supported by adequate consideration, and reasonable in duration, geographic scope, and restricted activities. PA courts do not blue-pencil — overbroad covenants are often voided entirely.
Does Pennsylvania require additional consideration for mid-employment non-competes?
Yes. If an employer asks an existing employee to sign a non-compete (rather than presenting it as a condition of hiring), Pennsylvania courts require additional consideration beyond continued employment — such as a promotion, raise, bonus, or access to confidential information.
What does Philadelphia's ban-the-box ordinance require?
Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards ordinance prohibits employers from asking about criminal history on initial job applications. Employers can only conduct background checks after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
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