An Act providing for statutory construction of Pennsylvania wage and hour laws.
SB 413, the "Statutory Construction of Wage and Hour Laws Act," aligns Pennsylvania's Minimum Wage Act of 1968 with federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) updates to reduce confusion for employers and workers. It requires Pennsylvania wage laws to be interpreted consistently with federal FLSA provisions, including automatic adjustments to the tipped employee minimum cash wage ($2.83/hour) if federal rates increase. The bill ensures Pennsylvania employers following federal standards won’t accidentally violate state law due to outdated state regulations. It does not change existing laws like the 2008 healthcare overtime ban or override federal standards.
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 10, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2025
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Mar 10, 2025
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Referred to Labor & Industry
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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