This is a preview. To continue reading, register for free access now. Register Now or Log in

Fair Pay: Pennsylvania

Fair Pay requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Brightmine Editorial Team

Summary

  • The Pennsylvania Equal Pay Law and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act prohibit pay discrimination on the basis of certain protected characteristics. See Equal Pay Laws.
  • Pennsylvania does not have a law that requires private employers to submit data regarding the compensation and demographics of their workforce to a state government agency. See Pay Data Reporting.
  • Pennsylvania does not have a pay transparency law that requires employees to disclose pay ranges to applicants and employees in certain situations. See Pay Transparency.
  • Pennsylvania does not prohibit employers from inquiring into or relying upon an applicant's salary history. See Salary History Inquiries.
  • Philadelphia has a law restricting salary history inquiries. See Local Requirements.