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POWER Act

The Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights (POWER) Act was signed into law on May 27, 2025, taking effect immediately. This bill amended three Philadelphia worker protection ordinances:

  • Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces (Paid Sick Leave) (Phila. Code § 9-4100)
  • Wage Theft Complaints (Phila. Code § 9-4300)
  • Protections for Domestic Workers (Phila. Code § 9-4500)

The act also established two new Chapters governing worker protection in Philadelphia:

  • Protecting Victims of Retaliation (Phila. Code § 9-6500)
  • Enforcement of Worker Protection Ordinances (Phila. Code § 9-6600)

The full text of the POWER Act is available to download below.

Name Description Released Format
POWER Act Ordinance PDF May 27, 2025

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