Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys
At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Pennsylvania employment attorneys who handle PHRA discrimination, wage, retaliation, and wrongful-termination claims for workers across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie, and Reading. Whether you're facing a finance or healthcare termination, a non-compete fight, or unpaid overtime, we'll match you with the right attorney — at no cost.
Why Do You Need a Employment Attorney in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA, 43 P.S. § 951 et seq.) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, ancestry, age (40+), sex, national origin, non-job-related handicap or disability, and GED status at employers with 4+ employees. Sexual orientation and gender identity are not statutorily protected at state level but covered federally under Title VII per Bostock; Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) has interpreted PHRA's 'sex' to include sexual orientation and gender identity in guidance. Charges are filed with the PHRC within 180 days. The Philadelphia Fair Practices Ordinance and Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances Title 5 add broader local protections. PA is at-will with a narrow public-policy exception (Geary v. United States Steel Corp.; Shick v. Shirey). Non-competes are evaluated under reasonableness with strict consideration requirements; PA courts permit blue-pencil reformation. Pennsylvania minimum wage tracks federal $7.25/hour (state has not increased since 2009). Overtime under PA Minimum Wage Act and FLSA. Pennsylvania has no state paid sick or family leave (though Philadelphia and Pittsburgh have local paid-sick ordinances).
When Do You Need a Employment Attorney in Pennsylvania?
Our network includes Pennsylvania employment attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:
Types of Employment Cases in Pennsylvania
From the moment you connect with a Pennsylvania employment attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:
Common Pennsylvania Employment Mistakes
Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:
How Much Do Pennsylvania Employment Attorneys Cost?
Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.
Pennsylvania employment attorneys work on contingency or hybrid arrangements — typically 33%–40% of recovery. PHRA, PA Wage Payment and Collection Law, and federal employment statutes shift attorney fees to the employer when the worker prevails.
What Can Your Pennsylvania Employment Compensation Include?
DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.
