CLS assists victims of wage theft by advocating on behalf of workers with their employers, intervening with the appropriate state or federal agencies, and bringing lawsuits when necessary to recoup the lost wages. We encourage all workers to keep regular records of their hours worked and wages earned, as well as copies of all documentation relating to their employment in the event that a wage issue arises in the future.
How We Can Help
What to Bring
Before you visit or call CLS, please gather any documentation you may have related to your case when you come to CLS, including documentation of hours worked and paystubs.
Where To Get Help
- WALK IN INTAKE
Community Legal Services
Center City Office
1424 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia PA 19102
Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-12pm
North Philadelphia Office
1410 W. Erie Ave (Broad and Erie)
Philadelphia PA 19140
Mondays and Wednesdays 8:30am-11:30am
- PHONE INTAKE
Community Legal Services
215-981-3700
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9am-12pm
About Wage Claims
Employers violate wage laws in a number of different ways. Some unlawfully deduct wages, misclassify workers so that the proper payroll taxes are not withheld, pay workers less than they are legally entitled to (less than minimum wage or no pay for overtime) or flat-out fail to pay wages at all, especially when a job is ending. Wage laws in Pennsylvania are taken very seriously by the courts. If an employer is found guilty of violating wage laws, the worker may be entitled to extra compensation as a penalty.
