24 Pa. Stat. § 6250.1401

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 6250.1401 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Business." An individual or entity that is an "employer within the meaning of the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law.

"Claimant." A person collecting regular unemployment compensation benefits under Article IV of the Unemployment Compensation Law. The term does not include a claimant receiving extended benefits under Article IV-A of the Unemployment Compensation Law or federally funded unemployment compensation benefits.

"Department." The Department of Labor and Industry of the Commonwealth.

"High-priority occupations." As defined in section 1301.

"Job opening." A bona fide opportunity for employment with a business in a high-priority occupation for at least 35 hours per week.

"Program." The Keystone Works Program established in section 1402.

"Training." A planned, structured learning environment for the primary benefit of the trainee and from which the employer derives no immediate advantage and which is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary to meet a business's specifications for an occupation or trade.

24 P.S. § 6250.1401

Added by P.L. 970 2012 No. 107, § 2, eff. 7/5/2012.