Labor and Industry

On Sunday, November 29th, the Department of Labor & Industry's online unemployment compensation filing system experienced a technical failure which disrupted initial and continued (bi-weekly) claims filed via the Internet. Click here for more information.

• Click here for an update.

December 21, 2009 - Unemployment Compensation Internet System (PDF)

September 8, 2009 - Cosponsorship Memo #52--Defined Contribution Plan for Newly Elected Legislatures-Revised (PDF)

August 26, 2009 - Senator Orie speaks in support of House Bill 1828, legislation to aid struggling municipal pension plans.

July 30, 2009 - Senate Approves Unemployment Benefit Extension Bill

July 27, 2009 - Pa. Supreme Court schedules hearing on state employee unions' furlough decision appeal

April 15, 2009 - Information on recent developments to state and federal Unemployment Compensation programs that will have an impact on individuals who are receiving benefits in the Commonwealth.

Three Rivers Workforce Investment Board
PA CareerLink Pittsburgh/Allegheny County
providing services such as:

Job referral and matching; job search workshops; comprehensive, computerized job listings; resources for career exploration; access to youth employment and training programs; assessment of individual skills; literacy and GED programs; career and supportive services.

• CareerLink Pittsburgh
• Commonwealth Workforce Development System

February 2, 2009 - Senate Republicans Urge Action on Plan to Boost Community Health Care, Cut Costs

January 29, 2008 - Joint Press Statement on Route 228 Project (PDF)

Senator Orie letter to L&I Secretary Sandy Vito expressing concerns regarding the process of filing for unemployment benefits (PDF)

• L&I UC website