Legislation

City Council Calls Special Election to Let Philly Voters Set Minimum Wage Standard

Philly Small Business Owners Scramble as City Council Votes to Impose Strict Regulations on E-Cigarette Sales A new ordinance targets online retailers and convenience stores, requiring them to verify customers' ages and restrict flavored products in a bid to curb youth vaping epidemic.

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City Council Votes to Overhaul Prevailing Wage Calculation Method in Major Labor Reform Bill

Philadelphia's 20,000 city contractors would see significant changes under a new labor reform bill set to be voted on by Council. Construction workers would likely benefit from increased pay as the city updates its prevailing wage methodology.

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City Council Mandates Higher Minimum Wage Pay And Expanded Health Benefits For Thousands Of Philadelphia Workers

This bill raises the minimum wage for Philadelphia workers to at least 150% of the federal minimum wage and requires employers with health benefits to provide them to all full-time employees.

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City Contractors Must Pay Building Service Workers Prevailing Wage Under New Ordinance Requirements

Low-income Families to Get Help Paying Rent, Bill Would Freeze Rent Increases at 5% for Tenants Making Less Than $40,000 Annually Under Proposed Council Resolution.

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City Mandates Tougher Penalties for Contractors Who Cheat Workers Out of Fair Pay in Philly Construction Projects

This bill amends the penalties for violating Philadelphia's prevailing wage ordinance and requires contractors to pay a fine of $300 per employee per violation.

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Council Proposed Higher Wage Requirements for Construction Workers

Contractors in Philadelphia must pay workers a higher minimum wage under new labor rules that also improve working conditions and impose fines for rule-breakers. The changes aim to protect certain contractors' employees from wage theft and discrimination.

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