In Pennsylvania, all employees are considered to be "at-will" employees unless they have a contract specifying a certain length of time for employment. This state-specific guide covers labor and employment case law, statutes, rules, and regulations that HR professionals and clients often encounterPhiladelphia's employment laws outline fair dismissal procedures and reasons for termination that are illegal. Employment contracts are legally enforceable in Pennsylvania. Make sure employers with City contracts pay prevailing wages. Resolve minimum-wage waiver requests. As a general rule, employees are at-will, absent a contract, and may be terminated at any time, for any reason or for no reason. Employment contracts are legally enforceable in Pennsylvania. 391, 396 (1995), "as a general rule, employees are at-will, absent a contract, and may be terminated at any time, for any reason or for no reason. Philadelphia law defends an individual's basic right to fair and equal treatment in employment.