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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act contains certain provisions in regard to compensation in terms of minimum wage, overtime, child labor and recordkeeping requirements. Corresponding state provisions will be found under those topic areas. States are free to adopt additional provisions that are not regulated by the federal government such as frequency of payday and wage deductions. These provisions are discussed in this section.
Frequency of payday
Employers are to pay wages on regular paydays designated by the employer. Wages must be paid within 15 days of the end of the pay period or as provided for in a written employment contract. §260.3
Wages may be paid at more frequent intervals or in greater amounts or in full when or before due. No private agreement may be made to contravene the provisions of the wage payment act. § 260.7
Notification
Employers shall notify employees at the time of hire of the time and place of payment and rate of pay as well as the amount of fringe benefits or wage supplements to be paid; any changes must be with prior notice, which may be by posting or as set forth in a collective bargaining agreement if copies are available to employees. §260.4
Authorized deductions
Deductions may be made that are authorized by law or regulation and are for the convenience of the employee, including contributions to employee benefit plans. Union dues may be deducted by agreement with the employee and must be paid within ten days from when they are due. §260.3
Deductions from wages must be authorized in writing by the employee and may be made for group health and life insurance plans, company-operated thrift plans, stock option or stock purchase plans, payments to financial institutions, payroll deductions for U.S. bonds, charity, and for local area development activities; also deductions authorized by law or court order, labor union dues, deductions to repay loans to the employer, deductions for purchases or replacements of goods, merchandise, services, facilities, rent or similar items if authorized in writing by the employee. No deductions may be made which cause the employee’s wage to fall below the minimum wage. Pennsylvania Code Chapter 9, §9.1 and 9.2
Deduction for union dues
An employer may not deduct for union dues unless authorized by the majority vote of all employees in the union and with written authorization by each employee affected. Title 43, §211.6
State
Contact
Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
Regulations
Frequency of payday
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes Title 43 §260.3 and § 260.7
Notification
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes Title 43 §260.4
Authorized deductions
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes Title 43 §260.3
Pennsylvania Code Chapter 9, §9.1 and 9.2
Deduction for union dues
Pennsylvania Unconsolidated Statutes Title 43, §211.6
Federal
Contacts
None.
Regulations
None.