Philadelphia Department of Labor

We are honoring International Domestic Workers Day this week by raising awareness about Philly’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights!

The Office of Worker Protections is distributing 1,000+ flyers and model contacts to ensure these essential workers understand their workplace rights.

Happy National Skilled Trades Day, Philly! Today, we honor the invaluable, hardworking skilled trades workers who help power the City of Philadelphia.

Interested in a career in the skilled trades? Rebuild Philadelphia offers workforce development programs designed to promote diversity and inclusion in the construction industry. Request more information on future opportunities here: bit.ly/Rebuild-Interest

The Office of Worker Protections is accepting applications to join the second cohort of Community Outreach and Education Fund partners. Applications are due by 11:59 PM on September 30, 2023.

Call for Applicants: Office of Worker Protections’ Community Outreach and Education Fund | Department of Labor Starting September 15, 2023, the Philadelphia Office of Worker Protections is accepting applications to join the second cohort of the COEF.

We're excited to be joining two community schools for their Back-to-School nights today to share resources and more — see you soon, Edward Gideon and James Logan Elementary!

Job Opportunity Alert — we are joining city partners to host a career fair specifically for immigrants and refugees on September 18th. Lock in your spot now and get access to professional development services, resume tips, and more!

Register at: http://bit.ly/Sep18CareerFair

Join us tomorrow at Independence Library from 4-6 PM — we'll be here to help answer your questions and share more about your workplace protections.

Join us tomorrow at McPherson Square Library from 12-4 PM — we'll be here to help answer your questions and share more about your workplace protections.

Join us tomorrow at Queen Memorial Library at 3:30 PM for Office Hours — we'll be here to help answer your questions and share more about your workplace protections.

Join us tomorrow at Greater Olney Library at 12:30 PM and West Oak Lane Library at 2 PM for Office Hours — we'll be here to help answer your questions and share more about your workplace protections.

Missing 💤 due to back-to-back closing and opening shifts?

If you're one of the 130,000 workers covered under Philly's Fair Workweek, you are entitled to 9 hours of rest between certain shifts — OR $40 compensation with written consent. Learn more here: bit.ly/PHL-FWW

On International Domestic Workers Day, we honor the organizing and work of domestic workers across Philadelphia and beyond. Everyday, we seek to uphold the critical protections granted to these essential workers under Philadelphia's Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.

The Domestic Worker Bill of Rights requires employers of domestic workers to provide their employees with a written contract and other protections.

Learn more about these protections at http://bit.ly/DW-BoR

This Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we recognize the historic role Philly’s AAPI community has played in shaping protections for workers — and celebrate our proud AAPI partners, working to promote economic security and racial justice for all.

Alongside Asian Americans United, VietLead, Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP), and SEAMAAC, Inc., we’re expanding our reach to every corner of Philly’s diverse AAPI community, to raise awareness of workers' rights in the workplace — with an emphasis on multilingual outreach in Khmer, Lao, Vietnamese, Chinese, & more.

And spread the word — the Worker Protection Hotline has live language interpretation in dozens of languages! Simply call (215) 686-0802, and state the language you wish to access the Office's services in.

Nearly one in six Philly workers are protected under Fair Workweek — which means they're entitled to compensation when their employers change their schedule last minute. Learn more at http://bit.ly/PHL-FWW

We're excited for you to meet Liberty, the Labor Lab — she's ready to help you learn your rights as a worker in Philly!

If you have questions about Fair Workweek, Paid Sick Leave, or Wage Theft, we're here to help. Give us a call at 215-686-0802.

En Filadelfia, trabajadoras del hogar deben recibir:

✅Un contrato por escrito en su idioma y en ingles con acuerdos sobre trabajo
✅Tiempo para comer y descansar pagado
✅Protecciones legales contra discriminación, vigilancia, y represalias

Aprende más: bit.ly/DW-BoR

On International Workers Day — and every day — our office is here to advance and uphold worker protection laws, with a commitment to promoting economic security and racial justice. Learn more about how we can support you at: phila.gov/labor

Did you know that Philadelphia has a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, protecting workers like nannies and housecleaners?

The Domestic Workers Task Force just published their first report about progress made since these protections took effect — learn more: bit.ly/DomesticWorkers-2023

Retaliation for exercising your rights under the city’s labor laws is illegal. Learn more about the rights protecting you at phila.gov/labor.

Retaliation against an employee for exercising their rights under Philadelphia’s labor laws is illegal. When you file a complaint, you’re protected in every step of the process from retaliation.

Give us a call today at (215) 686-0802 📱☎️

Philly's Fair Workweek Law helps reduce the stress and uncertainty that can come with unpredictable work schedules by ensuring over 130,000 Philly workers receive their schedules in advance — and are compensated for last-minute changes.

Learn more here: bit.ly/PHL-FWW

The Worker Protection Hotline is here to help you — whether you're a worker trying to understand your rights, or an employer who wants to make sure your workplace is up-to-date on Philly's labor laws.

☎️📞Give us a call!

Wage theft is a crime, and it can take many forms — like failure to pay overtime, being forced to give tips to your employer, or being forced to work off-the-clock.

Learn more about how Philly's wage theft law protects you & how to file a complaint here: bit.ly/PHL-Wage-Theft

Every worker is covered by at least one of Philly’s labor laws, protecting things like wages, job security and paid sick leave benefits.

Learn more about your rights: http://phila.gov/labor