Are employers required to provide employees with paid time off in Pennsylvania?

Under Pennsylvania law, there is no requirement that employers provide employees with paid leave, vacation, holidays, personal days, or any other form of paid time off. However, employers who provide paid leave benefits are advised to ensure that such benefits are provided on a non-discriminatory basis using uniformly applied criteria, such as years of service. Some Pennsylvania municipalities, including Allegheny County, require paid leave under some circumstances. Unpaid leaves of absence can be required under federal and Pennsylvania law and local ordinances.