PA SB487

Department of Labor and Industry must develop and publish a plain-language summary on wage theft, including examples, applicable laws, remedies, and how to file complaints

Employers must notify employees of wage theft information within 90 days of the act's effective date or at hiring, and post the summary conspicuously in the workplace or make it available electronically

Retaliation against employees who report wage theft or participate in investigations is prohibited, with adverse action within 90 days of a protected activity creating a rebuttable presumption of retaliation

Criminal violations carry fines up to $500 per offense; civil penalties up to $500 per violation may be assessed, with collected penalties deposited into a new Wage Theft Notification and Protection Restricted Account

Department must submit annual reports starting July 31, 2028 detailing violation totals, impacted workers, withheld wages and tax revenue, and enforcement actions taken