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of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

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    Forms & Documents

    The forms and documents page has important information about keeping safe at work, understanding your rights as an employee, and getting help if you are hurt on the job. It also has details about getting money if you can't work, and getting help to learn new skills if you need it.

    Occupational & Industrial Safety

    Occupational and Industrial Safety makes sure people follow safety rules for building construction, elevators, flammable liquids, and other special jobs.

    Workers' Compensation

    Unemployment help people who don't have a job and need money.

    Labor Management Relations

    Labor management relations is about making sure workers and bosses work well together. We offer programs and services that help workers and employers communicate and cooperate better. Leading to strong workplaces and communities.

    Labor Law

    Pennsylvania labor law includes rules about pay, work hours, jobs, and time off for family or medical reasons.

    Unemployment Compensation (UC)

    Unemployment Compensation (UC) offers temporary income support to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. The main source of funding for UC benefit payments are employer contributions in the form of quarterly tax payments.

    Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

    The Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) helps people with disabilities prepare, find, or keep a job.

    Mediation Services

    Mediation services help solve problems with jobs, housing, public places, workers' compensation, and arguments between state agencies.