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HB 1568

An Act amending the act of July 14, 1961 (P.L.637, No.329), known as the Wage Payment and Collection Law, further providing for employees who are separated from payroll before paydays.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Jo Daley and 7 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill modifies final wage payment rules for separated employees, clarifying employer obligations for timely compensation delivery upon employment termination.

Referred to Labor & Industry
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Bill Summary · HB 1568

Legislative bill overview

HB 1568 amends Pennsylvania's Wage Payment and Collection Law to modify provisions governing how employers must handle final wage payments for employees who are separated from payroll before regular paydays. The bill addresses the timing and method of compensation delivery when employees leave employment, whether voluntarily or involuntarily.

Why is this important

This legislation affects millions of Pennsylvania workers by clarifying employer obligations during termination or separation. Clear wage payment rules protect workers from delayed compensation while establishing predictable compliance standards for employers, reducing disputes over final paychecks.

Potential points of contention

  • Timing requirements: The bill may impose stricter deadlines for final payment delivery, which could burden small employers or create administrative compliance costs
  • Definition of "separation": Ambiguity about what constitutes separation from payroll (resignation, termination, furlough, layoff) could lead to disputes over which rules apply
  • Payroll system impacts: Depending on specific amendments, the bill could require employers to change payroll systems, accounting procedures, or payment methods, creating transition costs

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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