Legislation

City Council Introduced Bill to Enhance Regulation of Charity Water Rates and Charges

City Council tightens regulations on "charity water" rates charged by Philly schools and churches, imposing penalties if labor laws are broken. Penalties include loss of benefits and could affect institutions that don't follow labor laws.

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Philadelphia's Fair Practices Ordinance Excludes Credit Screening for Non-Employer Jobs

Job seekers breathe easier as City Council votes to limit employers' ability to scrutinize credit scores; changes will apply to 80% of city businesses, excluding cops and bankers.

200413

City Council Passes Parking Employee Protection Law

Parking attendants at Philly's municipal lots could soon have more job security after a city council move to shield them from unfair firings and clarify what constitutes a legitimate dismissal.

190315

Philadelphia City Contractors Must Meet Higher Wage Standards Under New Council Mandate

A proposed measure would force companies that do business with the city to pay their workers a higher minimum wage, affecting thousands of employees on projects from new streetlights to renovated schools.

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