Philadelphia worker-protection notices (paid sick leave, wage theft) + state/federal posters: Philadelphia restaurant guide
Philadelphia Department of Labor — Office of Worker Protections
What it is
Employers must tell workers about Philadelphia's paid sick leave law (Chapter 9-4100) and wage-theft protections by posting the City's notices, and keep three years of sick-time records.
When a restaurant needs it
From your first hire. Employers with 10+ employees provide paid sick leave (1 hour per 40 worked, up to 40 hours/year); smaller employers provide unpaid leave.
How to apply
No application — download and post the City notices in the workplace alongside the required Pennsylvania and federal labor posters.
Documents you’ll need
- City sick leave notice poster
- City wage theft notice poster
- PA and federal labor law posters
Good to know
Failing to notify employees of their sick-leave rights is itself a violation. The Fair Workweek law only applies to food/retail/hospitality employers with 250+ employees and 30+ locations worldwide.
Official source
Philadelphia — Paid sick leave (employer rules) · City notice poster — sick leave (May 2025)
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Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Guidance only, not legal advice.