Employment & Labor Laws in Pennsylvania 

Pennsylvania employers and employees are governed by federal and Pennsylvania employment laws. Our firm handles cases involving misclassification, wage claims, discrimination, and wrongful discharge.

Pennsylvania Employment Laws

Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law (43 P.S. § 260.1 et seq.)

• Requires employers to pay wages, commissions, and benefits in a timely manner.
• Allows employees to take legal action if wages are withheld improperly.

Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (43 P.S. §§ 333.101-333.115)

• Establishes Pennsylvania’s minimum wage and overtime pay requirements.
• More protective than federal law in certain situations, particularly regarding overtime exemptions.

Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (43 P.S. §§ 951-963)

• Prohibits workplace discrimination based on race, gender, disability, age, and other protected categories.
• Covers employers with at least four employees, broader than federal law.

Philadelphia Employment Laws

Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance (Philadelphia Code § 9-1100)

• Expands workplace protections beyond PHRA, including bans on salary history inquiries.

Philadelphia Wage Theft Ordinance

• Strengthens Pennsylvania wage payment laws, allowing employees to seek penalties against noncompliant employers.

Philadelphia Paid Sick Leave Law

• Requires employers to provide paid sick leave based on company size.

Common Pennsylvania Employment Law Issues

• Misclassification of independent contractors.
• Unpaid overtime and wage disputes.
• Wrongful termination and retaliation.
• Workplace discrimination and harassment.

Whistleblower & False Claims Act Cases in Pennsylvania

Miller Shah LLP represents whistleblowers who report fraud and misconduct under Pennsylvania and federal laws.

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Protection Laws

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law (43 P.S. §§ 1421-1428)

• Protects employees of state and local government agencies, as well as government contractors, who report waste, fraud, or abuse.

Pennsylvania False Claims Act (62 P.S. § 1407)

• Covers only Medicaid fraud cases in Pennsylvania.
• Does not apply to other types of fraud against state programs.

Federal False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. §§ 3729-3733)

• Provides protections for whistleblowers reporting fraud against federal programs, including Medicare, defense contracts, and financial fraud.

Common Types of Whistleblower Cases We Handle 

• Healthcare fraud (Medicaid & Medicare billing fraud).
• Pharmaceutical and FDA violations (off-label drug marketing).
• Government contract fraud (overbilling, false certifications).
• Tax and financial fraud (SEC and IRS whistleblower cases).
• Environmental fraud (Clean Streams Law and Air Pollution violations).

Business & Corporate Litigation Laws in Pennsylvania

Miller Shah LLP represents businesses in contract disputes, corporate governance issues, and unfair competition claims under Pennsylvania law.

Key Pennsylvania Business Laws 

Pennsylvania Uniform Trade Secrets Act (12 P.S. §§ 5301-5308)

• Protects businesses from trade secret theft and corporate espionage.

Pennsylvania Breach of Fiduciary Duty Law

• Holds corporate officers, directors, and financial professionals accountable for fraud, self-dealing, and conflicts of interest.

Pennsylvania Antitrust Act (73 P.S. §§ 201-1 – 201-9.3)

• Prohibits anti-competitive practices such as price-fixing and monopolization.

Common Business Disputes We Handle

• Contract breaches and business partnership disputes.
• Intellectual property and trade secret theft.
• Securities regulation and corporate governance violations.

Consumer Protection & Class Actions in Pennsylvania

Miller Shah LLP represents consumers in class action lawsuits under Pennsylvania’s consumer protection laws.

Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Laws 

Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law (43 P.S. §§ 1421-1428)

Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices & Consumer Protection Law (73 P.S. §§ 201-1 – 201-9.3)

• Prohibits deceptive business practices, false advertising, and financial scams.
• Allows consumers to recover damages for fraudulent business practices.

Pennsylvania Insurance Fraud Prevention Act (18 Pa. C.S. § 4117)

• Enforces penalties for insurance fraud, including false claims and premium fraud.

Pennsylvania Lemon Law (73 P.S. §§ 1951-1963)

• Protects buyers of defective new vehicles by requiring manufacturers to offer refunds or replacements.

Common Types of Consumer Fraud Cases We Handle 

• Deceptive business practices and financial fraud.
• Unfair insurance claim denials and bad faith lawsuits.
• Class actions for unfair fees, false advertising, and predatory lending.