590.1 Labor Relations: establishes policy, procedures and responsibilities governing labor relations activities in state agencies. The Equal Pay Law standardizes wages for certain job positions.This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounter Employment and labor laws serve as guiding principles to ensure fairness, protection, and justice for both employers and employees. Pennsylvania law requires an employer to pay employees at least twice a month, on or before the 15th and the last day of the month. The law protects workers from experiencing discrimination in the workplace, including harassment or prejudicial treatment. The Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act requires that employers pay employees overtime pay when an employee works more than 40 hours per week. There are several Pennsylvania laws which provide protection to employees. Pennsylvania is an atwill employment state, meaning employers can terminate employees for any reason (or no reason) and without notice. (Complete all applicable spaces).