HB 718: 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 definitions; providing for duty of department to report and for investigations; further providing for civil remedies and penalties, for liquidated damages and for criminal penalties; providing for employer liability; and establishing the Wage Enforcement Fund.

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HB 718 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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 definitions; providing for duty of department to report and for investigations; further providing for civil remedies and penalties, for liquidated damages and for criminal penalties; providing for employer liability; and establishing the Wage Enforcement Fund. Primary sponsor: Emily Kinkead (Democratic). It lists 27 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2025): Referred to Labor & Industry.

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