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Wage theft complaint information

Please note that the Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights (POWER) Act was signed into law on May 27, 2025, and took effect immediately. The POWER Act amended many of the laws that the Office of Worker Protections enforces, and the Office is in the process of updating all affected materials and regulations. We will be posting updates as they are finalized. Please refer to the text of the POWER Act for current information on the applicable laws that have been affected.

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.

Name Description Released Format
Wage Theft complaint form (English/Español) PDF Use this form to report possible wage theft. Utilice este formulario para denunciar un posible robo de salario. June 23, 2025
Notice Poster to Employees – Wage Theft PDF A printable poster with information about this law's requirements. Employers must post this information in an accessible location where other notices are posted. June 23, 2025
Wage theft one-pager (Chinese) PDF Explanation in Simplified Chinese of wage theft and how to file a complaint. June 23, 2025
Wage theft one-pager (English) PDF Explanation in English of wage theft and how to file a complaint. June 23, 2025
Wage theft one-pager (Haitian Creole) PDF Explanation in Haitian Creole of wage theft and how to file a complaint. June 23, 2025
Wage theft one-pager (Khmer) PDF Explanation in Khmer of wage theft and how to file a complaint. June 23, 2025
Wage theft one-pager (Spanish) PDF Explanation in Spanish of wage theft and how to file a complaint. June 23, 2025
Wage theft one-pager (Vietnamese) PDF Explanation in Vietnamese of wage theft and how to file a complaint. June 23, 2025

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