Pennsylvania workplace law quick facts
Legal calculators for Pennsylvania workers
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Pay calculators for Pennsylvania workers
Pennsylvania minimum wage $7.25/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week
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About Pennsylvania workplace law
Pennsylvania workers are protected by a combination of federal law and Pennsylvania state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while Pennsylvania law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.
Key Pennsylvania workplace facts for 2026: The Pennsylvania minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $1,325 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years under Pennsylvania law. Pennsylvania has a state income tax of 3.1%. Workers in Pennsylvania rely on the federal Family and Medical Leave Act for unpaid job-protected leave.
All calculators on this page use official data from Pennsylvania government sources including the Pennsylvania Department of Labor, Pennsylvania Workers Compensation Board, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.