If you’ve experienced wage theft, you can file a complaint against your employer or former employer as long as:

• Your complaint is filed within three years of the wage theft.
• The total amount of wages lost is more than $100.

To submit a complaint, complete the form below and email it to WageTheft@phila.gov. You can also contact the Department of Labor to ask questions, file a complaint, or request compliance assistance at (215) 686-0802.

Philadelphia’s wage theft law can be found in the Philadelphia Code Chapter 9-4300, “Wage Theft Complaints.”

You can also watch a video overview of the law.

This page also contains one-pagers that aim to inform immigrant workers in Philadelphia of their rights in the workplace. They were created by the Office of Immigrant Affairs (OIA) in partnership with local non-profits. These materials are provided for general informational purposes only, do not constitute legal advice, and are not guaranteed to be up-to-date.