Worker protection regulations will go into effect August 5
Harrisburg, PA– Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jennifer Berrier announced today the publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin of final-form regulations that change Pennsylvania's Minimum Wage Act rules by updating how employers pay tipped workers and ensuring that salaried employees with fluctuating schedules are appropriately compensated for overtime.
The Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) unanimously approved the final-form regulations on March 21, 2022. Attorney General Josh Shapiro's office also approved the regulations, which will go into effect on August 5.
"The world of work has changed significantly since these regulations first went into effect in 1977, but tipped workers remain a sizeable and critical segment of Pennsylvania's workforce. They are the only workers whose take-home pay ultimately depends on the generosity of their customers and not the obligation of their employer. This update to the Minimum Wage Act regulations aims to protect tipped workers in the 21st century and ensure consistency for employers," Berrier said.
L&I also plans to host webinars for business owners and other stakeholders to learn about the updated regulations and ask questions. The webinars are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12, and Tuesday, July 19. Information about how to register for the webinars will be posted to L&I's website.
The final-form regulation...
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