Working And Jobs

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Table Of Contents

  1. Business licenses
  2. City jobs and internships
  3. Report possible fraud, waste, or other issues on contracts
  4. Trade licenses
  5. Worker protections

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1. Business licenses

Find out how to get the licenses, permits, and approvals you need to run your business.


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2. City jobs and internships

Find a job or an internship working for the City of Philadelphia.


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2.1. Appeal to the Civil Service Commission

City employees can submit an appeal to the Civil Service Commission if they feel that wrongful action has been taken against them at work.


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2.2. Apply for a job with the City of Philadelphia

How to apply for a job or internship with the City of Philadelphia.


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2.3. Apply for an internship at the Medical Examiner’s Office

The Medical Examiner’s Office offers a limited number of unpaid internships.


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2.4. Become a crossing guard

Instructions on how to apply to become a school crossing guard in the City of Philadelphia.


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2.5. Become a lifeguard

Information about becoming a Philadelphia Parks & Recreation lifeguard.


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2.6. Become a police officer

Job information and steps to take if you want to become a Philadelphia police officer.


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2.7. Become a substitute teacher

Instructions for applying to become a substitute teacher for the School District of Philadelphia.


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2.8. Get notified about civil service job openings

You can sign up to be notified when a new civil service position with the City is posted.


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2.9. Join the Fire Department

You can get a job at the Fire Department as a firefighter, a paramedic, or a civilian. Teens can join the «Fire Explorers» program.


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2.9.1. Become a dispatcher

The process and requirements for becoming a dispatcher.


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2.9.2. Become a fire service paramedic

The process and requirements for becoming a paramedic.


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2.9.3. Become a firefighter

The process and requirements for becoming a Philadelphia firefighter.


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2.9.4. Become a «Fire Explorer»

How to begin training for a career in the Fire Department as a teenager or young adult.


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2.9.5. Become an emergency medical technician (EMT)

The process and requirements for becoming a Philadelphia emergency medical technician (EMT).


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3. Report possible fraud, waste, or other issues on contracts

How to report possible fraud, abuse, safety issues, or waste on contracts to the Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO).


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4. Trade licenses

Get a license to do trade work in Philadelphia.


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5. Worker protections

Learn about worker protections in Philadelphia and how to file a complaint or report a violation.


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5.1. Discrimination and harassment

Learn how to file a complaint about discriminatory or harassing behavior in the workplace or by City employees.


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5.1.1. File a complaint about employment discrimination

How to file a complaint if you believe you have experienced employment discrimination.


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5.1.2. File a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) retaliation complaint against an employer

How to file a complaint if your employer has retaliated against you for reporting a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) public health order violation.


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5.1.3. File a sexual harassment complaint

Use this form to file a complaint if you believe you have been sexually harassed.


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5.1.4. File an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint

Use this form to file an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaint with the City.



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5.2.1. File for unpaid leave because of domestic violence or sexual assault

Businesses must provide employees with unpaid leave to address issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.


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5.2.2. Report a sick leave violation

Details on the City law that requires sick leave for employees and how to report a Philadelphia business that isn’t following the law.


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5.3. Report a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights violation

How to file a complaint if you believe your employer has violated the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights.


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5.4. Report wrongful discharge for parking employees

Effective September 3, 2019, parking workers in Philadelphia can no longer be discharged without just cause.


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5.5. Wage protections

Learn how to report wage theft and other wage-related violations.


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5.5.1. Report a Fair Workweek violation

How to file a complaint if you believe your employer has violated the Fair Workweek Law.


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5.5.2. Report a prevailing wage violation

A prevailing wage violation occurs when an employer fails to pay their employee the correct wage rate for their trade or occupation.


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5.5.3. Report wage theft violation

How to report wage theft to the City.


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