Department of Labor & Industry Boards

Accessibility Advisory Board

L&I Support Organization:
Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety

Mandate/Authority:
Handicapped Act - Act 235, September 1, 1965, P.L. 459, Amended by Act 176, July 9, 1976.

Mission:
Develops guidelines under which exemptions and variances from the provisions of this Act may be granted for buildings constructed with Commonwealth funds.

Boiler Advisory Board

L&I Support Organization:
Pennsylvania Industrial Board

Mandate/Authority:
Act 80 of 1988, Section 2214 (G).

Mission:
Established by the Industrial Board to draft, maintain and interpret the Boiler Law and regulations; also conduct examinations for boiler inspectors and recommend commissioning of successful applicants.

Community Service Advisory Board

L&I Support Organization:
PennSERVE:The Governor's Office of Citizen Service

Mandate/Authority:
Act 19 of 1993 and Executive Order 1994-1.

Mission:
Consult with and advise on the development of a statewide plan for expansion of community service opportunities. Encourage youth to participate in community service, disseminate information concerning community service and monitor the effectiveness and geographical distribution of community service programs. May develop novel community service programs.

Elevator Safety Board

L&I Support Organization:
Pennsylvania Industrial Board

Mandate/Authority:
Administrative Code of 1929, Amended June 5, 2018, Section 2214.1

Mission:
Conduct hearings, make decisions regarding variances on elevator matters, make suggestions for formulation and revision of regulations and interpret their intent.

Industrial Board

L&I Support Organization:
Pennsylvania Industrial Board

Mandate/Authority:
Administrative Code of 1929 Sections 207.1, 208, 445 and 2214.

Mission:
Conduct hearings, make decisions regarding variances to departmental regulations, make suggestions for formulation and revision of regulations and interpret their intent.

Liquified Petroleum Gas Advisory Board

L&I Support Organization:
Pennsylvania Industrial Board

Mandate/Authority:
Propane and Liquified Petroleum Gas Act, Act 61 of June 19, 2002 P.L. 421, 35 P.S. 1329.12.

Mission:
Review and comment on all LPG regulations and advise the Pennsylvania Industrial Board on applications for variances on LPG matters.

Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board

L&I Support Organization:
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board

Mandate/Authority:
Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, June 1, 1937, P.L. 1168, No. 294, as amended through May 11, 1949, P.L. 1221, 1.43 P.S. 211.4.

Mission:
Conducts hearings and issues decisions and orders on public and private sector representation and unfair labor practice cases.

Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board

L&I Support Organization:
Pennsylvania Workforce Investment Board

Mandate/Authority:
Executive Order 2000-2; Workforce Investment Act of 1998

Mission:
To advise and counsel the Governor in the formation of a world-class workforce development system, and is directed under the Executive Order to carry out specified functions attendant to that mission.

Prevailing Wage Advisory Board

L&I Support Organization:
Bureau of Labor Law Compliance

Mandate/Authority:
Prevailing Wage Act, Act of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, No. 442, P.S. 165.1 et seq.

Mission:
Provides advice regarding the determination of prevailing wages to the Secretary.

Prevailing Wage Appeals Board

L&I Support Organization:
Bureau of Labor Law Compliance

Mandate/Authority:
Prevailing Wage Act, Act of August 15, 1961. P.L. 987, No. 442, 43 P.S. 165.1 et seq.

Mission:
Conducts hearings and determines any grievances or appeals arising out of the administration of the Prevailing Wage Act. Promulgates rules and regulations necessary to carry out duties.

State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation

L&I Support Organization:
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation

Mandate/Authority:
Vocational Rehabilitation Act, 43 P.S. 682.1 et.seq.

Mission:
Policy-approving body for OVR services to individuals with disabilities.

State Workers' Insurance Board

L&I Support Organization:
State Workers' Insurance Fund

Mandate/Authority:
Administrative Code of 1929, Sects 443, 2211 and Act 57 of 1996, P.L. 350.

Mission:
Oversees the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF) which provides Workers' Compensation Insurance to employers who cannot obtain this coverage through private insurance carriers.

Unemployment Compensation (UC) Board of Review

L&I Support Organization:
U.C. Board of Review

Mandate/Authority:
Administrative Code of 1929 Sections 207.1 and 442.1, Act of April 9, 1929, P.L. 177, as amended, 71 P.S. 67.1, 152.1 Unemployment Compensation Law, Act of December 5, 1936, Special Ex. Sess. P.L. (1937) 2897, as amended, 43 P.S. 751 et seq.; specifically Section 203 of the Law, 43 P.S. 763.

Mission:
Hears appeals and issues decisions and orders arising from claims for Unemployment Compensation, amends or rescinds rules of procedure.

Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

L&I Support Organization:
Workers' Compensation Appeal Board

Mandate/Authority:
Administrative Code of 1929, Act of 1929, P.L. 177, No. 175, 207.1 and 441.

Mission:
Reviews decisions from Workers' Compensation Referees and hears petitions filed directly with the Board.

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Local Workforce Development Boards

Pennsylvania's local workforce development boards, or LWDBs, are part of our public workforce system – a network of state and local providers and programs that support local and regional economic development, and the education and training of Pennsylvania's workforce.

Pennsylvania's LWDBs connect the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, or L&I, with PA CareerLink® services for job seekers, workers, training providers and employers. LWDBs develop strategic plans for their region and set funding priorities for their areas.

The LWDBs work closely with L&I's workforce development program, the PA Workforce Development Board and regional stakeholders to ensure Pennsylvania workforce and employer – locally, regionally and statewide – are met.

There are 22 LWDBs in Pennsylvania. To learn more about your region's board, you can view which board your county is in through the LWDB map, visit the website in the table below or contact your board directly. Please note the LWDB websites are not managed or operated by L&I and are not state government sites.

Advisory Committee for the Blind of Pennsylvania

About

The Advisory Committee for the Blind of PA (ACBP) advises the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s executive director in all program areas, including, but not limited to: vocational rehabilitation; rehabilitation teaching; the Business Enterprise Program; and orientation and mobility, independent living and specialized services. Established by Section 2225 of Act 15 of 1999, signed into law by Governor Tom Ridge on June 22, 1999, the ACBP also makes informed recommendations concerning program and service development, expansion and enhancement.

Advisory Committee for the Blind of PA Members

William McCann, Chair
Lori Lesante, Vice Chair
Kim Lengel, Secretary
Dawn Sokol, Bureau of Blindness & Visual Services Director

2024 Meeting Dates

Meeting Minutes

• Coming Soon
  
  

PA State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation

The Pennsylvania State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation (SBVR) was authorized by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1988. The SBVR is the policy-approving body for OVR services to individuals with disabilities. Its responsibilities include:

• • establishing the philosophy, mission, and goals for OVR;
  • establishing and reviewing policies regarding the development of vocational rehabilitation (VR) services;
  • preparing and publishing the State Plan;
  • reviewing programs and activities which affect VR services;
  • assessing the extent to which policies, programs, and activities provide incentives or disincentives to the establishment of community-based services for individuals with disabilities; the integration of individuals with disabilities into the community, school, and the workplace; and contribute to individuals with disabilities' independence and dignity; and
  • providing the Governor and General Assembly advice, recommendations, legislative proposals, and additional information the Board deems appropriate.

PA SBVR Membership

The Secretary of the Department of Labor & Industry serves as the Board Chair, and the OVR Executive Director serves as an ex-officio, non-voting member. Board membership consists of ten Pennsylvania citizens appointed by the Governor interested in assisting Pennsylvanians with disabilities to secure and maintain employment and independence. Members shall not dominate any one field of representation and are appointed based on respected standing, interest in rehabilitation, and interest to serve. Members serve six-year terms, and there is no limit to the number of terms that can be served.

PA SBVR Quarterly Meeting Schedule

2023 Schedule

• • March 2, 2023 - Hybrid Meeting
  • • March 2, 2023 - Agenda (PDF)
      
    • March 2, 2023 - Meeting Notice (PDF)
      
  • June 8, 2023
  • • June 8, 2023 - Agenda (PDF)
      
    • June 8, 2023 - Meeting Notice (PDF)
  • September 14, 2023
  • • September 14, 2023 - Agenda (PDF)
      
    • September 14, 2023 - Meeting Notice (PDF)

December 7, 2023

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  • • December 7, 2023 - Agenda (PDF)
      
    • December 7, 2023 - Meeting Notice (PDF)
      

PA SBVR Special Sessions

The PA State Board of Vocational Rehabilitation will hold a 60-minute special session on Friday, January 27, 2023, from noon – 1 p.m. to nominate a candidate for the OVR Executive Director position. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• • January 27, 2023 - Agenda
  • January 27, 2023 - Meeting Notice
    

Prior Session:

• • September 7, 2022 - Agenda
  • May 25, 2022 - Agenda
  • May 2, 2022 - Agenda
  • May 2, 2022 - Meeting Notice

PA SBVR Meeting Minutes

• • March 11, 2021 - Meeting Minutes
  • December 3, 2020 - Meeting Minutes
  • September 17, 2020 - Meeting Minutes
  • June 4, 2020 - Meeting Minutes
  • March 5, 2020 - Meeting Minutes
  • December 5, 2019 - Meeting Minutes
  • September 12, 2019 - Meeting Minutes
  • June 13, 2019 - Meeting Minutes
    
  • March 7, 2019 - Meeting Minutes

Contact the PA SBVR

Please email if you have a question or comment about the SBVR, need SBVR meeting information, or request accommodations for any SBVR meetings: RA-LIOVR-STBOARD-CMT@pa.gov.

Other Resources

• SBVR Member Application
  
• Current SBVR Members
• Governor's Code of Conduct
• Executive Order: 2015-01 – Executive Branch – Employee Gift Ban
• PA Ethics Act Guidance
• Management Directive 205.9, Code of Conduct
  
• Management Directive 205.10, Financial Disclosures
  

​Prevailing Wage Appeals Board

The Prevailing Wage Appeals Board is a board created by the Prevailing Wage Act for the purpose of hearing and determining appeals or grievances arising out of administration of the Act. The seven-member board is comprised of mostly private citizens appointed by the governor. Currently, the board members are as follows:

Building Contractor Representative- Jon O’Brien
Heavy and Highway Contractor Representative- Richard J. Barcaskey
Building Construction Labor Representative-Estaban Vera Jr.
Heavy and Highway Construction Labor Representative-Robert T. Heenan
Political Subdivision Representative-The Honorable Cherelle Parker
General Public Representative-Labor & Industry Attorney Representative-Cindy E. Sheaffer, Esq.

The Prevailing Wage Appeals Board has regulations governing the filing of appeals or grievances, notices and hearings, and final determinations. These regulations are found at 34 Pa. Code §213.1-213.10.

Any questions or correspondence to the board may be sent to the following:
Attention: Gina S. Meckley
Administrative Assistant
PA Department of Labor & Industry
1171 South Cameron Street, Room104
Harrisburg, PA 17104
717-783-9276

Council Members