Labor & Industry

House Bill 1748 · An Act providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.

Sent April 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1124 · An Act providing for the registration of labor brokers; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry and the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Labor Broker Registration Account; and imposing penalties.

Sent April 4, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 580 · An Act establishing the Pennsylvania Family and Medical Leave Program and the Family and Medical Leave Fund; conferring powers and imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; creating a right of action; and imposing penalties.

Sent March 28, 2024 · Reported out after 75 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 1109 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for ineligibility for compensation; and, in penalty provisions, further providing for false statements and representations to prevent or reduce compensation and other offenses.

Sent March 28, 2024 · Reported out after 13 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 1082 · An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for compliance with labor and workplace safety laws.

Sent February 23, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1751 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for definitions, for improper classification of employees and for criminal penalties; providing for private right of action; further providing for administrative penalties, for retaliation for action prohibited, for availability of information, for use of penalty funds and for funding; and imposing penalties.

Sent January 8, 2024 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 1026 · An Act amending the act of December 19, 1975 (P.L.604, No.173), entitled "An act to facilitate the use of electronic funds transfer systems by providing that credits to accounts in financial institutions designated by recipients shall satisfy legal requirements for payments by cash or checks," further providing for electronic funds transfers, for consumer protections and for payroll card accounts.

Sent January 5, 2024 · Reported out after 124 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 995 · An Act promoting family health and economic security by eliminating discrimination and ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose ability to perform the functions of a job are limited by pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission.

Sent December 8, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1481 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for ineligibility for compensation.

Sent November 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 987 · An Act providing for notification of wage theft and for protection for employees who report wage theft; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; establishing the Wage Theft Notification and Protection Restricted Account; and imposing penalties and other relief.

Sent November 28, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 957 · An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in procurement organization, further providing for specific construction powers, duties and procedures; in procurement of construction and design professional services, further providing for procurement of design professional services; providing for project delivery methods; and making a repeal.

Sent November 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 896 · An Act providing for open contracting by the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions and their agencies and authorities.

Sent September 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 873 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in Uniform Construction Code, providing for changing stations in public buildings or facilities.

Sent August 1, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 967 · An Act amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in hotels, providing for protection of hotel employees; and imposing penalties.

Sent July 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1333 · An Act amending the act of July 25, 1961 (P.L.857, No.372), referred to as the Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act, further providing for definitions, for manufacturing, for materials and for enforcement; and providing for labeling and for report.

Sent July 6, 2023 · Reported out after 335 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

House Bill 1354 · An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for penalties.

Sent July 6, 2023 · Reported out after 90 days · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 849 · An Act providing for violence prevention committees in health care facilities, for duties of committees, for workplace violence reporting requirements and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing fines and administrative penalties.

Sent July 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 850 · An Act providing grants to organizations that host or offer education, workforce training or skills development to young adults; establishing the Building a Better Future Grant Program; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and making an appropriation.

Sent July 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 1500 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for exemptions.

Sent July 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 841 · An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for definitions, for specifications, for prevailing wage and for duty of secretary.

Sent July 5, 2023 · Reported out after 308 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 803 · An Act providing for statutory construction of Pennsylvania wage and hour laws.

Sent June 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 12 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions and for minimum wages; providing for gratuities; further providing for enforcement and rules and regulations, for penalties and for civil actions; repealing provisions relating to preemption; and providing for local option and for taxpayer savings and reinvestment.

Sent June 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 391 days

Senate Bill 761 · An Act amending the act of December 18, 2001 (P.L.949, No.114), known as the Workforce Development Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in local workforce development areas and regions and local workforce development boards, further providing for plan, functions and responsibilities and providing for technical assistance and data availability and for local performance accountability.

Sent June 14, 2023 · Reported out after 301 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 763 · An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.637, No.329), known as the Wage Payment and Collection Law, further providing for definitions; and providing for specific liability.

Sent June 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 772 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions, for minimum wages and for preemption.

Sent June 6, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 720 · An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929, in powers and duties of the Department of Public Instruction and its departmental administrative boards and commissions, further providing for collective bargaining.

Sent June 2, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 727 · An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, providing for optional application of act.

Sent June 2, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 756 · An Act amending the act of July 25, 1961 (P.L.857, No.372), referred to as the Stuffed Toy Manufacturing Act, further providing for definitions, for manufacturing, for materials and for enforcement; and providing for labeling.

Sent June 1, 2023 · Reported out after 6 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 743 · An Act amending the act of January 17, 1968 (P.L.11, No.5), known as The Minimum Wage Act of 1968, further providing for definitions and for minimum wages.

Sent May 31, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 413 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for independent contractors.

Sent May 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 547 · An Act relating to transfers of operations, terminations of operations, mass layoffs and changes in control.

Sent May 23, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 760 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for compensation payable in periodical installments.

Sent May 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

House Bill 930 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for schedule of compensation.

Sent May 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 644 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in strikes, providing for health care benefits during strikes.

Sent May 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 685 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in liability and compensation, further providing for compensable injuries, subrogation and proration.

Sent May 5, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 577 · An Act amending the act of October 13, 2010 (P.L.506, No.72), known as the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, further providing for definitions, for improper classification of employees and for criminal penalties; providing for private right of action; and further providing for administrative penalties, for retaliation for action prohibited, for availability of information and for funding.

Sent April 19, 2023 · Reported out after 168 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · did not pass the Senate

Senate Bill 601 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, providing for pay ranges.

Sent April 17, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 150 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for title of the act, for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation, for definitions, for unlawful discriminatory practices and for prohibition of certain real estate practices; providing for protection of religious exercise; and further providing for powers and duties of the commission, for educational program and for construction and exclusiveness of remedy.

Sent March 15, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 13 · An Act providing for mandatory Statewide employer-paid sick leave for employees and for civil penalties and remedies.

Sent March 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 421 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.

Sent March 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 434 · An Act amending the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, in compensation, further providing for qualifications required to secure compensation and for ineligibility for compensation.

Sent March 9, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 419 days

Senate Bill 365 · An Act amending the act of June 2, 1915 (P.L.736, No.338), known as the Workers' Compensation Act, in interpretation and definitions, further providing for definitions; and, in liability and compensation, providing for compensation for post-traumatic stress injury.

Sent February 21, 2023 · Reported out after 126 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 386 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.

Sent February 21, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 405 · An Act amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), known as the Public Employe Relations Act, in employee rights, providing for reporting of dues and for annual report; in Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, providing for report availability; and, in collective bargaining agreement, providing for forwarding agreement to board.

Sent February 21, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 406 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in adoption and enforcement by municipalities, further providing for administration and enforcement.

Sent February 21, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 359 · An Act amending Title 62 (Procurement) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in procurement organization, further providing for powers and duties of Department of General Services and providing for limited contract adjustment due to construction material price escalation.

Sent February 16, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 330 · An Act prohibiting discrimination against individuals based on unemployment status; providing for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry; and imposing a penalty.

Sent February 14, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 213 · An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for definitions.

Sent January 31, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 215 · An Act amending the act of August 15, 1961 (P.L.987, No.442), known as the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act, further providing for remedies and penalties.

Sent January 31, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 217 · An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employees.

Sent January 31, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 226 · An Act amending the act of April 27, 1927 (P.L.465, No.299), referred to as the Fire and Panic Act, further providing for standards for Class VI buildings.

Sent January 31, 2023 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the Senate, and became law

Senate Bill 236 · An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for general authority of Governor.

Sent January 31, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 238 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for findings and declaration of policy, for right to freedom from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation, for definitions and for unlawful discriminatory practices.

Sent January 31, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 239 · An Act providing for guidelines and procedures governing certain investigations and interrogations of correctional and forensic employees; authorizing certain civil suits by correctional officers; and providing for impact of collective bargaining agreements and for summary suspensions.

Sent January 31, 2023 · Reported out after 36 days · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 133 · An Act amending the act of December 12, 1986 (P.L.1559, No.169), known as the Whistleblower Law, further providing for definitions.

Sent January 30, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 42 · An Act establishing the Schools-to-Work Program; and imposing powers and duties on the Department of Labor and Industry.

Sent January 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 164 · An Act providing for regulation of the meat packing and food processing industry by creating facility health and safety committees in the workplace; establishing the industry workers' rights coordinator within the Department of Labor and Industry; and providing for public health emergency protections for workers.

Sent January 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 172 · An Act prohibiting enforcement of covenants not to compete in broadcast employment agreements.

Sent January 19, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 36 · An Act amending the act of December 17, 1959 (P.L.1913, No.694), known as the Equal Pay Law, further providing for definitions, for wage rates and for collection of unpaid wages.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 46 · An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.637, No.329), known as the Wage Payment and Collection Law, further providing for notification; providing for duty of employer; and imposing criminal and civil penalties.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 64 · An Act providing for family and medical leave for eligible employees.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 69 · An Act establishing Recovery-to-work as a pilot program within the Department of Labor and Industry; and providing for local recovery-to-work pilot programs, for incentives to encourage business participation and for powers and duties of the Department of Labor and Industry.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Reported out after 140 days · 1 committee amendment, adopted · then passed the Senate, and not the House of Representatives

Senate Bill 90 · An Act amending the act of October 27, 1955 (P.L.744, No.222), known as the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, further providing for definitions.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 93 · An Act providing for workplace health and safety standards for public employees and for powers and duties of the Secretary of Labor and Industry; establishing the Pennsylvania Occupational Safety and Health Review Board; providing for workplace inspections; and imposing penalties.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 509 days

Senate Bill 94 · An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.637, No.329), known as the Wage Payment and Collection Law, further providing for definitions; providing for duty of department to report; further providing for civil remedies and penalties, for liquidated damages and for criminal penalties; providing for employer liability; and establishing the Wage Enforcement Fund.

Sent January 18, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 80 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for application.

Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days

Senate Bill 116 · An Act amending the act of November 10, 1999 (P.L.491, No.45), known as the Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions and for application.

Sent January 12, 2023 · Stopped in committee after 0 days