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    File a Minimum Wage and Overtime Complaint

    If you think you have witnessed or experienced a Minimum Wage Act violation, you can file a complaint—the Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) will investigate. 

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    About the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act

    L&I investigates all complaints of suspected violations of the PA Minimum Wage Act, which establishes a minimum wage, overtime rate and employer compliance duties.

     

    Examples of Minimum Wage Act Violations:

    • Employees being paid less than $7.25/hour
    • Tipped workers making less than $2.83/hour
    • Employers taking tip credits from tipped workers who make less than $135 in tips per month
    • Employees not being paid 1.5 times their regular rate after 40 hours worked in a workweek
    • Employers who do not maintain accurate records of employee earnings
    • Employers who deduct credit card or other payment processing fees from an employee's tips
    Minimum Wage Act Complaint Form

    Contact the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance

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    Call the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance.

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    Mail the complaint form

    Download the PDF version of the complaint form, fill it out and mail it to us: Bureau of Labor Law Compliance 1301 Labor and Industry Building 651 Boas Street Harrisburg, PA 17121

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    Send an email to the Bureau of Labor Law Compliance.

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