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This enacted ordinance creates a Philadelphia minimum wage standard requiring the City and certain employers connected to City contracts, leases, concessions, franchises, or financial assistance to pay covered employees at least 150% of the higher federal or state minimum wage, excluding benefits. It also sets rules for waivers, contract compliance, protections against retaliation, employee legal remedies, and a Living Wage Advisory Committee.

Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by enacting a new Chapter 17-1100, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard," requiring a new minimum wage standard within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.