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Employment PA

PA Unemployment Compensation Employer Registration

Source: PA Department of Labor and Industry Verified: March 1, 2026

Pennsylvania employers who pay $300 or more in wages in any calendar quarter must register with the Department of Labor and Industry for unemployment compensation. New employers pay a standard 3.689% UC tax rate on the first $10,000 of each employee wages. Registration must occur within 30 days of paying wages.

Official Source:

PA Department of Labor and Industry

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