Legislation

Philadelphia Real Estate Professionals Ordered To Report All Commissions And Fees Earned From City Transactions

Philadelphia real estate professionals must now report all commissions and fees earned from City transactions to the Department of Revenue, as part of new requirements aimed at increasing tax collections. The move affects City real estate deals, where agents will submit business income and receipts account numbers to Revenue.

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Philadelphia Council Mandates $1000 Minimum Pension for City Firefighters After 20 Years on the Job

Rising pension costs force city to limit benefits for new police officers: after January 2025, all rookies will have to pay into the pension system themselves from day one.

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Military Service Public Employees to Get More Retirement Options Under Revised City Code

Philadelphia Public School Teachers Could See Significant Pay Raises Under Proposed Council Resolution, Which Aims to Bring Teacher Salaries More in Line with Peers in Surrounding Districts.

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Philadelphia Hotels Forced to Train Employees to Spot Human Trafficking Signs Amid Growing City Concerns

Philadelphia hotels will be required to train employees on spotting human trafficking signs, a move aimed at tackling the growing concern in the city. The training must cover identifying victims and activities.

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Council proposed stricter hotel rental regulations to combat human trafficking in Philadelphia.

Hotels in Philadelphia are now required to maintain a registry of room assignments to combat human trafficking. Rentals at less than the daily rate or hourly rates, often used by traffickers, have also been banned.

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City Council Offers Tax Relief to Honored Veterans Taking Jobs in Public Safety Ranks

City Council approves tax breaks for veterans who become police officers, firefighters, correctional officers, or paramedics in the city. The measure aims to provide financial relief to those honoring their military service through public safety work.

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