Philadelphia Fair Workweek Regulations
Protecting Service Workers Through Predictable Scheduling
Overview
Philadelphia’s Fair Workweek law helps hourly workers receive consistent and fair work schedules with advance notice and compensation for last-minute changes.
Key Highlights
- 14 days’ advance notice required for schedules
- Predictability pay owed for schedule changes
- Applies to retail, food, and hospitality workers
- Full enforcement began July 1, 2020
What This Means
Employers must create more stable schedules and provide compensation when those schedules change—especially for lower-wage, hourly employees.
What businesses must comply with this law?
Retailers, restaurants, and hospitality businesses with 250+ employees and 30+ locations worldwide must follow the Fair Workweek requirements.
What is predictability pay?
It’s extra compensation paid to workers when their posted schedule is changed without proper notice—ensuring fairness and financial security.
