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Pennsylvania Employment Contract Template

Use a Pennsylvania Employment Contract template to outline an employee’s responsibilities and the pay and benefits they will receive from an employer.

Published January 26, 2023

Use a Pennsylvania employment contract to outline the terms of employment between an employer and an employee. An employment contract ensures both parties know what is expected of one another, such as the job responsibilities of the employee and the compensation the employer will pay. Other general information employment contracts cover includes the duration of employment, working hours, holiday allowance, and how to terminate the employment.

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  • Employment Contracts: What to Consider as an Employer in Pennsylvania
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Employment Contracts: What to Consider as an Employer in Pennsylvania

You need to know Pennsylvania’s labor laws and regulations before you start writing a Pennsylvania employment contract.

At-Will

Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state.

Minimum Wage Laws in Pennsylvania

Basic Minimum Rate (per hour): $7.25

Premium Pay After Designated Hours: Weekly – 40

Employment/Age Certification in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania requires employment certificates for minors under 18.

Age certification is not required in Pennsylvania.

Payday Requirements in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not have a minimum frequency for paydays. However, employers are expected to pay employees on regularly scheduled paydays designated in advance by the employer. On hiring an employee, the employer must notify them of; the time and place of payment, the rate of pay, and the amount of fringe benefits or wage supplements that they will be paid. [1]

Minimum Periods for Breaks and Meals in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not require minimum paid breaks or meal periods.

Pennsylvania Employment Contract Sample

Download a Pennsylvania employment contract template below in PDF or Word format.

Employment Contract

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  1. Pennsylvania - Department of Labor & Industry - Payment of Wages to Employees. https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Labor-Management-Relations/llc/Pages/Wage-Payment.aspx
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