Easily manage employment in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, there is no state or federal law that requires employers to provide paid or unpaid holiday leave to their employees. However, many employers offer 10 days of paid leave after the first year of employment.

Only Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allegheny County have state-mandated sick leave laws. Sick leave in Philadelphia Companies with fewer than 10 employees must grant one hour of unpaid sick leave for every 40 hours worked (up to 40 hours). Companies with 10 or more employees must grant one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked (up to 40 hours). Sick leave in Pittsburgh Companies with fewer than 15 employees must grant one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked (up to 24 hours). Companies with 10 or more employees must grant one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked (up to 40 hours). Sick leave in Allegheny County Companies with 26 or more employees must grant one hour of paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked (up to 40 hours). Can an employer deny sick time in Pennsylvania? Under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid sick leave per year, provided they: Have worked for the same employer for at least 12 months Work in a location where at least 50 people are employed by the company within a 75-mile radius

Under the FMLA, employees are entitled to up to 12 weeks of unpaid maternity or paternity leave. Some organisations opt to pay a reduced pay during this period.

Employers are not legally required to provide bereavement leave to their employees, although most organisations offer unpaid leave.

Employees must report for jury duty if summoned (unless exempt). Jurors are typically “on call” for two weeks. Do employers have to pay for jury duty in Pennsylvania? No. Private sector employers are not required to pay employees on jury service, but they must provide unpaid leave, and cannot penalise or terminate an employee on jury duty. Some employers provide paid leave.

Under state and federal law, employers must grant leave to employees who are members of the military or the National Guard for military duty or training. These employees have the right to take time off for their military obligations, and employers are prohibited from discriminating against them based on their military service.