(a) Offense defined.--A person who, in connection with, as a part of or in addition to engaging in human trafficking, willfully or with intent to defraud, fails or refuses to pay wages for or otherwise causes financial harm to an individual in connection with labor services rendered commits:
(1) A misdemeanor of the third degree if the amount owed to the individual is less than $2,000.
(2) A felony of the third degree, if:
(i) the amount owed to the individual is equal to or greater than $2,000;
(ii) the failure or refusal constitutes a second or subsequent violation of this section; or
(iii) the person falsely denies the amount due or the validity of the debt.
(b) Offenses cumulative.--A person commits a separate offense under this section for each calendar month during which the individual earned wages that the person failed to pay or was otherwise financially harmed.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Title 18 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES
Chapter 30 - Human Trafficking
Section 3011 - Trafficking in individuals
Section 3012 - Involuntary servitude
Section 3013 - Patronizing a victim of sexual servitude
Section 3014 - Unlawful conduct regarding documents
Section 3015 - Nonpayment of wages
Section 3016 - Obstruction of justice
Section 3017 - Violation by business entities
Section 3018 - Evidence and defenses to human trafficking
Section 3019 - Victim protection during prosecution
Section 3021 - Asset forfeiture
Section 3022 - Professional licenses
Section 3023 - Cumulative remedies
Section 3025 - Data collection
Section 3026 - Concurrent jurisdiction
Section 3051 - Civil causes of action
Section 3052 - Protection of victims
Section 3053 - Appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking (Repealed)
Section 3055 - Victims in shelters
Section 3056 - Special relief to restore victim's dignity and autonomy
Section 3061 - Statewide protocol
Section 3062 - Specialized services for sexually exploited children
Section 3063 - Law enforcement training
Section 3064 - Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Children Fund