Minimum Wage in PA for summer camp counselor
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Minimum Wage in PA for summer camp counselor
I am 18 years old and I am working at a summer camp in PA Monday-Friday 9:30 am-3:00 pm for 8 weeks. I am getting $350 from the employer and tips from campers. Does my employer have to pay me the difference between my earnings and minimum wage?
Asked on August 8, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, there are exceptions to the minimum wage, and one of them is for "seasonal recreational" employers--e.g. summer camps. They do not have to pay minimum wage, so your employer does not need to make up the difference. Here is a link to a government FAQ sheet on the issue: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs18.htm
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