Legislation

Council Seeks Public Input on Proposed Overhaul of City Employee Pensions System

Philadelphia voters will decide whether to create a new board to oversee the city's retirement savings. A proposed charter amendment would establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board, pending voter approval in an upcoming special election.

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Zoning Board Members in Line for Pay Hikes Under New Council Proposal

Philadelphia's zoning officials could see their pay nearly double under a new proposal that would raise salaries to $130,000 annually, sparking concerns about conflict of interest and developer influence.

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Philly City Workers to Automatically Contribute to Retirement Savings Plans

Philly Residents Face Higher Parking Fines as Council Votes to Increase Penalty Fees on Delinquent Meters, Targeting Repeat Offenders and Negligent Property Owners. Parking enforcement workers will now issue fines starting at $100 for second-time offenders, a significant increase from the current $50 fee.

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City Retirees Face New Rules on Working for City Without Losing Benefits After Passage of Reform Measure

City Council passes bill altering rules for city retirees working part-time while keeping retirement benefits intact. Retirees will face new contribution requirements if rehired and reemployed in certain circumstances.

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Philadelphia Employers with 50+ Workers Must Offer Pre-Tax Transit Benefit Programs

Thousands of Philly commuters will soon be able to save hundreds on their daily commute as local employers are required to start offering tax-free benefits for public transportation and bike rides starting next month, impacting over 120,000 city workers.

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Philadelphia Offers Up To 10000 Bonuses For New Police Officers And Referrals

Philadelphia is offering up to $10,000 in bonuses to new police cadets, along with incentives for referring individuals to become officers, as part of a program aimed at boosting recruitment.

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City Employees Can Live Where They Please Under New Plan Allowing Non-Philadelphia Residents to Be Hired

Philadelphia city employees can now be hired if they've passed a GED test, completed a degree in the city within 5 years, or served in the military and returned home. The new rules allow non-Philadelphia residents to join city staff under certain conditions.

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Pension Board Required to Conduct Annual Stress Test of Retirement System

Philadelphia homeowners facing foreclosure could get a reprieve as council votes on plan to delay eviction proceedings by at least 6 months, giving them more time to catch up on payments and stay in their homes.

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City Employees Who Contracted COVID-19 on the Job Eligible for Service-Connected Death Benefits

Philadelphia is set to provide new protections for its frontline workers, with a proposed law streamlining death benefits for city employees who lost their lives battling COVID-19 on the job during the pandemic. Families of fallen workers can now expect faster access to financial support.

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Philadelphia Offers Early Retirement Option to Certain Aviation Workers Amid City's Efforts to Streamline Operations

Taxpayers Could Foot Bill for City Pension Payouts Under New Proposal Aimed at Reducing Workforce Amid Philadelphia's Ongoing Budget Crunch." City Council Considers Offering Buyouts to Some Water and Sewer Employees in Bid to Trim Staff Amid Growing Maintenance Backlog. Philadelphia Proposes Major Overhaul of Recycling Program, Including Increased Fees for Residents Who Fail to Recycle Correctly.

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City's Ethics Code Revised to Expand Filing Requirements for Certain City Officials

City Council Passes Landmark Reform Requiring Elected Officials to Disclose Finances by Next Week; 12,000 City Workers Must File Statements Before Taking Office.

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City Signs Deal to Refinance Pension Debt Through Bond Issuance and Financing Mechanisms

Philadelphia is set to breathe life back into its pension fund, avoiding potential insolvency through a complex financial maneuver that could save taxpayers millions in long-term costs.

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Council Proposed Rule to Exempt DFPers from Military Service Purchase Interest

Philadelphia firefighters are now allowed to buy back military time without paying interest, thanks to a city council measure approved Thursday. Eligible employees have one year to apply under new rules.

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Large Philly Businesses Ordered to Offer Paid Family Leave Benefits to Thousands of Employees Now

Philadelphia businesses with 50 or more employees must soon offer paid family leave benefits to thousands of workers, under a bill pending before the City Council. The requirement would later be reduced to employers with 10 or more employees.

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Council Pushes for Tougher Oversight at Philadelphia Pension System Amid Growing Financial Worries

Philadelphia's pension system would get stricter oversight under a proposed amendment to the city's Home Rule Charter, adding independent experts to its board and requiring minimum funding contributions.

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Philadelphia Council Tackles Retirement Benefits for Quasi-Public Agencies Amid Staff Transfers and Job Changes

Thousands of retirees from city-linked agencies could see their benefits boost under new council rules, but critics argue it's a costly favor for workers making career jumps between quasi-public organizations.

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City Workers to Get Second Chance at Paying Back Past Jobs with New Retirement Code Amendment

Philadelphia Water Department Employees Face Layoffs as Council Considers Bill Cutting 25% of Staff to Balance Budget.

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City Council Moves Forward with Public Employee Retirement System Overhaul Amidst Changes in Contribution Rates

Philadelphia Teachers Could See Higher Pension Contributions as City Council Considers Plan to Shift More Costs onto New Hires; The proposal would affect thousands of educators, with some paying up to 10% more towards their retirement benefits.

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New Philly City Workers Left Out as DROP Program Eligibility Cuts Off for All Hires After January First

New city workers hired since January 1st are no longer eligible for the Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP), following Councilmember Domb's bill amendment to Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code.

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City Workers Face Changes in Pension Contributions and Plan Membership Under New Council Proposal

This bill makes technical amendments to Philadelphia's Public Employees Retirement Code (PERC).

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