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This bill establishes the Four-Day Workweek Pilot Program to promote and study the implementation of a four-day workweek across private and public employers in Pennsylvania. The program allows employers to apply to transition at least 30 employees to a four-day workweek, with a guarantee that employees will not experience reduced pay or benefits. Participating employers must submit detailed reports about the program's impact, including effects on employee satisfaction, mental health, retention, and organizational efficiency. The Department of Labor and Industry will coordinate with the Department of Revenue to administer the program and will be responsible for studying and promoting research on four-day workweek models. As an incentive, qualifying employers can receive tax credits, which can be either a fixed amount up to $250,000 or $5,000 per participating employee, with a total annual cap of $15 million in tax credits. The program will run from July 1, 2026, until June 28, 2029, during which time the department will submit annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly detailing program participation, impacts, and findings. The bill aims to explore potential benefits of a shorter workweek while providing financial support to employers willing to experiment with this alternative work model.

Labor and Employment

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