Presumption of Retaliation.
Philadelphia Code § 9-5005
in effect§ 9-5005. Presumption of Retaliation.
(1) There shall be a rebuttable presumption of retaliation if an Employer takes an adverse employment action against a person within 90 days of the person's exercise of rights protected in this Chapter. In the case of seasonal work that ended before the close of the 90-day period, the presumption also applies if the Employer fails to rehire a former Employee at the next opportunity for work in the same position. The Employer may rebut the presumption with evidence that the adverse action was taken for a permissible purpose.
(2) This Chapter shall also apply to any employee who mistakenly, but reasonably and in good faith, alleges noncompliance with any provision of this Chapter.
Source: City of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Code and Home Rule Charter (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/philadelphia/latest/philadelphia_pa/0-0-0-281064Fetched: 10/27/2026
