Legislation

Council Passes Tougher Rules Requiring Fair Background Checks in City Hiring Process

Low-Income Renters Face Eviction Fears Amid Council Vote on Rent Freeze Extension Proposal Philadelphia landlords would be barred from raising rents until the end of 2023 under a measure aimed at safeguarding vulnerable tenants.

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City Council Moves to Shield Exonerated Philadelphians from Job Rejection Based on Overturned Convictions

Philadelphia residents who've had their wrongful convictions overturned may finally get a second chance at employment, as City Council aims to ban employers from rejecting applicants with expunged records, regardless of past mistakes. Hundreds could benefit from this proposed legislation.

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Council Proposes Extension of Paid Leave During Public Health Emergencies Until December 31, 2021

Philadelphia workers affected by public health emergencies like COVID-19 will now be able to take paid leave through next year under extended provision. The city's provision is set to expire December 31, 2021, instead of its original deadline on December 31, 2020.

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Philadelphia's Wage Theft Law Strengthened With New Penalties and Complaint Procedures Established

Local business owners are now facing increased penalties and fines if caught underpaying or cheating employees out of wages, with the city cracking down on widespread wage theft that has drained millions from workers' pockets annually.

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Philadelphia Employers Barred from Asking Job Applicants About Past Salary History

New Law Requires Philly Businesses to Pay Tipped Workers Minimum Wage of $15 by End of 2026, Boosting Thousands of Low-Income Employees' Earnings.

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