Legislation

Philadelphia Council Passes Bill Expanding Protections for Victims of Coercive Control

Philadelphia Workers Would Have More Time to Care for Loved Ones Under New Bill Allowing Extended Leave for Family Care The proposed legislation would double the amount of time employees can take off to care for family members from 12 weeks to 24 weeks without risking their jobs.

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Landlords Must Allow Domestic Violence Victims to Terminate Leases Without Penalty

Domestic violence survivors in Philly can now safely break leases, but advocates say more protections are needed for those fleeing abusive relationships still trapped in rental agreements.

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Philadelphia City Council Revamps Domestic Violence Leave Law to Provide Greater Protections for Victims

Philadelphians who flee violent relationships will soon be entitled to more time off work, thanks to a city council bill that expands paid family and medical leave for victims of domestic and sexual abuse. The new protections are expected to benefit thousands of employees in the city.

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Philadelphia Council Votes to Grant Unpaid Leave for Domestic Violence Victims in City Workplaces

Philadelphia's Minimum Wage Hike: Council Approves Plan to Lift Pay for Tipped Workers to 60% of City Minimum within Two Years, Affecting Thousands of Service Industry Employees.

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Philadelphia Council Seeks to Keep Guns Out of Abusers' Hands with New Safety Measure Passage

This bill prohibits people subject to Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders from possessing or buying firearms in Philadelphia.

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