Can a employer terminate your employment in Pennsylvania?

Depending on your situation, your employer may be able to terminate your employment if you do not report to work as required by the employer. Employment in Pennsylvania is “at-will,” unless you have a contract with your employer, or you are a member of a union with a collective bargaining agreement.

Is it illegal to retaliate against an employee in PA?

Pennsylvania employers must comply with these laws if they have at least four employees. These laws also make it illegal for an employer to retaliate against you for asserting your rights.

How long do you have to work in PA before you get paid?

Pennsylvania law gives employees the right to a 30-minute unpaid meal break after five hours of work. Under federal law, employers who choose to offer breaks of 20 minutes or less must generally pay employees for that time.

What happens if you get fired without good cause in PA?

If you have an employment contract, and your employer fires you without good cause, you have a breach of contract claim. Employees in Pennsylvania are entitled to $7.25 an hour. Under federal and Pennsylvania law, employees who work more than 40 hours a week are eligible for overtime.

Depending on your situation, your employer may be able to terminate your employment if you do not report to work as required by the employer. Employment in Pennsylvania is “at-will,” unless you have a contract with your employer, or you are a member of a union with a collective bargaining agreement.

When is employment presumed to be ” at will ” in PA?

When there is no time set for performing a job, the general rule in Pennsylvania is that employment is presumed to be terminable “at-will.” This means that either the employer or the employee can end the employment at any time.

What does the PA Department of Labor do?

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor coordinates, regulates and funds a strong system of Work Force Investment Boards and Career Links. These entities help employers find employees who are “qualified” on the basis of both training and education.

How old do you have to be to work in PA?

Pennsylvania law does not limit the types of work employees over the age of 18 can perform, though a collective bargaining agreement, or union, could have an impact. Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement should consult with their union with further questions.