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- calendar_today October 20, 2026
City Updates 'Bad Actors' List With New Employers Cited for Wage Theft
Philadelphia officials have updated the city’s 'bad actors' list, naming three local businesses accused of repeated labor violations and failure to resolve worker complaints. Flex Fitness Jungle Gym, Design Pro Development, and No Comparison Cleaning Services are the latest employers to appear on the city's public database, which highlights employers with ongoing issues related to wage theft and denied sick leave.
Alleged Labor Violations and Unpaid Wages
All three businesses reportedly owe unpaid wages to at least one employee, according to the city’s Department of Labor. They have also failed to pay fines issued for previous labor law violations. The report, released by the Office of Worker Protections, specifies the outstanding amounts for each case:
- Design Pro Development—The real estate developer allegedly owes $5,820.89 in unpaid wages to a single worker and $250 in labor fines.
- Flex Fitness Jungle Gym—The gym and employer Jermaine Quinones are cited for three unresolved worker complaints, with $1,553.50 in unpaid wages to two employees and $1,000 in fines.
- No Comparison Cleaning Services—Employer Eric Rodrigues is listed with $575.85 in unpaid wages owed to one worker, and $500 in fines connected to two separate complaints.
Employers Respond to Being Listed
The inclusion of these businesses on the 'bad actors' list has prompted some responses. Logan Kramer, founder and CEO of Design Pro Development, strongly disputed his company's presence on the list. Kramer stated his organization had not received any prior communication from the city and planned to appeal the decision and potentially file a legal suit. He emphasized the company’s previously unblemished reputation in Philadelphia and expressed intent to investigate and resolve the matter.
Flex Fitness Jungle Gym did not respond to requests for comment. The phone number listed for No Comparison Cleaning Services on its Yelp page is no longer in service.
Criteria for the 'Bad Actors' List and Removal Process
Philadelphia’s 'bad actors' list was introduced in 2020 and later codified into law. According to city officials, the list is designed to hold businesses accountable for persistent labor violations, including wage theft, denied sick leave, and related infractions. Employers can be removed from the list if they pay all outstanding fines and wages owed; they are notified prior to being publicly listed.
Olive Kuhn, interim director of the Office of Worker Protections, explained, "Most Philadelphia employers who make mistakes work with us to correct them. But the employers on this list were given multiple opportunities to resolve their violations and still refused to make things right. Wage theft means workers weren’t paid for the hours they worked, and we are committed to ensuring every worker in Philadelphia receives the wages they are owed."
Complaints and Enforcement Activity in 2024
Since January, the Office of Worker Protections has received 548 complaints about wage theft, denied sick leave, and other workplace issues. So far this year, the office has recovered $111,103.68 in damages for workers and collected $27,500.00 in fines from violators. The updated list demonstrates ongoing efforts to promote labor accountability and uphold employee rights in Philadelphia.
Ongoing Monitoring of Worker Complaints and Labor Fines
The public listing of employers facing wage theft and labor violations aims to deter future offenses. City officials encourage both workers and employers to resolve disputes quickly and transparently. As wage theft complaints and labor violations remain a concern, enforcement and work protections will continue to be closely monitored by Philadelphia’s Department of Labor.
Source: phillyvoice.com.
