State reference · PA
Pennsylvania ADA + employment hiring law
Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, 43 P.S. § 951 et seq.. Enforced by Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies in parallel.
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State statute
Pennsylvania Human Relations Act is codified at 43 P.S. § 951 et seq..
Prohibits employment discrimination based on non-job-related handicap or disability and other protected classes.
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) and EEOC implementing regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1630) apply in parallel.
Enforcing agency
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC)
Agency website: https://www.phrc.pa.gov/
PHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Employer-coverage threshold
4+ employees under 43 P.S. § 954(b).
What this page is not
This page is a public-record reference to statutes and agencies. It is not a survey of Pennsylvania case law, an enforcement-history summary, or legal advice. Relevant case law and agency-guidance interpretations evolve. Consult qualified employment counsel for Pennsylvania-specific questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the primary employment-discrimination statute in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, codified at 43 P.S. § 951 et seq.. Prohibits employment discrimination based on non-job-related handicap or disability and other protected classes.
Which agency enforces employment-discrimination law in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC). PHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
What employer-size threshold applies in Pennsylvania?
4+ employees under 43 P.S. § 954(b).
How does Pennsylvania interact with federal ADA Title I?
Federal ADA Title I (42 U.S.C. § 12112) applies to private employers with 15 or more employees nationwide. Pennsylvania employers also face the state-level statutory framework above. PHRC has a worksharing agreement with the EEOC; charges are typically dual-filed.
Where can I read the Pennsylvania statute and agency materials?
Statute citation: 43 P.S. § 951 et seq.. Agency: Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) at https://www.phrc.pa.gov/. EEOC ADA Title I guidance is available at https://www.eeoc.gov/disability-discrimination.
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