Local protections for vulnerable employees have changed in the months since the coronavirus pandemic hit Philly, thanks in part to lobbying from gig and other low-wage workers.

As part of the City of Philadelphia’s 36th annual Minority Enterprise Development Week — the event series offering info for minority entrepreneurs on how to manage employees, obtain government contracts and more — City Engagement Specialist Romain Paumard discussed local labor policies and ways workers can use the laws to protect themselves during a Monday webinar.

First thing to keep in mind: Pennsylvania is an at-will employment state.

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