Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 30 - Human Trafficking
Section 3015 - Nonpayment of wages


(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

Extra - Chapter Notes

Section 3001 - Definitions

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 3020 - Restitution

Section 3021 - Asset forfeiture

Section 3022 - Professional licenses

Section 3023 - Cumulative remedies

Section 3024 - Sentencing

Section 3025 - Data collection

Section 3026 - Concurrent jurisdiction

Section 3031 - Grants

Section 3051 - Civil causes of action

Section 3052 - Protection of victims

Section 3053 - Appropriate implementation for minor victims of human trafficking (Repealed)

Section 3054 - Services

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

Section 3065 - Safe harbor for sexually exploited children

Section 3071 - Funding

Section 3072 - Nonexclusivity