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Industrial Board

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the time frame for review and final decision of a request or appeal to the Industrial Board?
  2. Where can I obtain a copy of the Appeal, Extension of Time or Variance Request Form?
  3. What is the fee for appeals and requests to the Industrial Board?
  4. When does the Board meet?
  5. If additional information is needed, how do I contact the Industrial Board?

1. What is the time frame for review and final decision of a request or appeal to the Industrial Board?

The Industrial Board strives to have all applications reviewed within 45 to 60 days beginning on the date a petition is received for variances(s) or extensions of time. There are no cut-off dates for submission of requests. After the Board has acted on an appeal or the request, an Industrial Board Order is issued.

2. Where can I obtain a copy of the Appeal, Extension of Time or Variance Request Form?

Forms can be found on the Industrial Board Website on the Forms page.

3. What is the fee for these submissions to the Industrial Board?

Petition fees are listed under the “Filing Requirements” of the petition form. To expedite the petition, an additional non-refundable fee must be submitted. All fees paid to the Industrial Board MUST be separate from any fees paid to the Bureau of Occupational and Industrial Safety.

4. When does the Board meet?

In accordance with the Sunshine Law Meeting Notice, (Act 84 of 1986), proposed Industrial Board meeting dates are published as a matter of public record. Meeting dates are subject to change based on Board Member's schedules and, if changed, republication is made.

The proposed meeting dates are as follows:

2023
January 18
July 19
February 15
August 16
March 15
September 20
April 19
October 18
May 17
November 15
June 21
December 20

5. If additional information is needed, how do I contact the Industrial Board?

You may contact the Industrial Board at the following:

Industrial Board
Labor and Industry Building
Room 1622
651 Boas Street
Harrisburg, PA 17121
Telephone: 717-787-6114
Fax: 717-705-6786
RA-LIINDUSTRIALBOARD@pa.gov