Pennsylvania Labor and Employment FAQs

• Q: What Are The Requirements For Travel Time Pay?
  A: Under Pennsylvania Law, an employer must pay for travel time if an employee is required to report to the employer's establishment to clock in, load up, etc. and vice … More
• Q: Am I Eligible For Unemployment Benefits?
  A: The Pennsylvania UC Law establishes various requirements for eligibility for UC benefits. Among them are the following: You must have sufficient qualifying wages … More
• Q: May I Collect Uc Benefits While Attending School?
  A: The PA UC Law does not specifically or expressly disqualify you for benefits simply because you are a full or part­time student. Additionally, you will not be … More
• Q: Does Unemployment Compensation Pay For Job Training Or Retraining While Claim Unemployment Compensation Benefits?
  A: Currently, there are no provisions under the PA UC Law or Federal TEUC Law for job training programs. A Federally­funded program, the Trade Adjustment Assistance … More
• Q: Who Can Help Me Search For The Right Training Program And Help Pay For It?
  A: There may be funded training available to you through the Workforce Investment Act which is available through the Team Pennsylvania CareerLink system of employment and … More
• Q: I Am A Pennsylvania Resident Laid Off From A Job In Another State, Where Should I File A Claim For Unemployment Benefits?
  A: If an individual worked only in a state other than Pennsylvania and all of the earnings were reported to the other state, the claim for benefits should be filed … More
• Q: I Was Laid Off Last Month And Didnt File An Application For Benefits Right Away. Can I Get Paid For Those Weeks?
  A: An Application for Benefits is effective the Sunday that begins the week in which you apply for benefits. The Application for Benefits date determines your base year … More
• Q: What Is New Hire Reporting And What Will Be Done With The Information?
  A: New Hire Reporting is a process by which you, as an employer, report information on all employees hired on or after January 1, 1998. Pennsylvania will match New Hire … More
• Q: Is New Hire Reporting Mandatory For Every Employer?
  A: Yes, the federal law mandates that all employers, regardless of size or type of business, comply with the New Hire Reporting requirements.
• Q: Isn't The Information Currently Available Through Other Reports Submitted To The Government?
  A: Employers do submit quarterly wage record reports, however this data is often out of date before the child support office receives the information. There can be as … More
• Q: What Information Is Required To Be Reported?
  A: Employer, Employee, FEIN Name, Address, Social Security Number, Contact Name, Date of Hire, Contact Phone Number, Date of Birth (optional). *Multi­State employers … More

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