Weather Policy for WCOA/ Southeast Hearings or Mediations

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The Southeastern District of the Workers’ Compensation Office of Adjudication includes the hearing offices at 801 Arch Street in Philadelphia and in Barclay Square in Upper Darby.

SCHOOL OR OFFICE CLOSINGS

If the Philadelphia public schools are closed because of weather, all hearings and mediations scheduled for these offices are CANCELLED for that day and will be rescheduled. The same rule applies should either one or both of the offices close due to the weather.

SCHOOL DELAYS

If Philadelphia public schools are delayed because of weather, all hearings and mediations scheduled for the above offices will be CANCELLED for that day and will be rescheduled.

OFFICE DELAYS

If either or both of the Offices above experience a delay or a closing due to weather without the School District announcing a closing or late opening, all hearings and mediations scheduled that day are CANCELLED and will be rescheduled.

OFFICE CLOSING INFORMATION

Refer to the WCAIS home page for cancellation or delay of hearings and mediations for individual judges or offices.  Notices can be found on http://www.oa.pa.gov and local media.

Joseph E. Hagan
Judge Manager, WCOA/SE