All Philadelphia workers, including immigrants and low-wage workers, have legal rights at work. You have the right to be paid fairly for all hours worked.Department of Labor. Resolving labor disputes, enforcing labor laws, and managing the relationship between the City administration and City employee unions. Employment and labor laws serve as guiding principles to ensure fairness, protection, and justice for both employers and employees. You can file a claim online for any issues relating to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) or Employment Protection for Foreign Nationals Act (EPFNA). A charge of discrimination can be completed through our online system after you submit an online inquiry and we interview you. Philadelphia has specific regulations that protect you from workplace discrimination, ensure fair wages, and dictate working conditions. You have the right to work free of discrimination! If you have been discriminated against at work, you need to file a claim very quickly.