UC for Employers

Unemployment benefits are paid for a short time to people who can work and are looking for a new job. Employers make contributions in the form of quarterly tax payments. These payments are the main source of funding for UC benefit payments.

Programs for Employers

Audits

Answers to frequently asked questions about UC Tax Service Audits.

Learn more about audits

Clearance Certificate

The Office of Unemployment Tax Services issues various clearances on behalf of L&I.

Request a clearance certificate

Filing UC Quarterly Wage/Tax Reports

This page features information about who, what, when, where, and how to file UC reports.

File Reports

Forms

This page contains forms for UC Wage Reporting, Registration, and Benefits as well as informational pamphlets.

Find the form you need

Rate Appeal

Information about how to file a rate appeal.

File a rate appeal

Reimbursable Employers

Political subdivisions and 501 (c)(3) employers have the option to be reimbursable.

Learn more about the reimbursable option

Relief from charges

If you worked part-time before and still do after, you might be able to get relief from charges.

Learn More about Relief from Charges

UC System Resources

The UC system provides employers an online tool to manage UC benefit request and account information.

Review guides

UC Tax Review Office

The UC Tax Review Office administers “second level” rate appeals and Petitions for Reassessments for determinations by the Office of UC Tax Services.

Learn more about the UC Tax Review Office

UC Newsletter - Issues & Updates

The UC Issues Update was created in response to requests from employer groups. It is published quarterly and posted online.

The newsletter ensures that our external customers are aware of precedent court decisions, changes to UC regulations, opportunities to reduce UC contributions, and the Department of Labor and Industry's continuous quality improvement projects with regard to customer service. UC Issues Update features a "Questions & Answers" column that responds to employer concerns. Questions may be submitted to the Deputy Secretary for UC Programs at UCTaxServices@pa.gov.

The four most recent issues are available on this page. Previous issues have been archived. Requests for archived issues may be submitted to UCTaxServices@pa.gov.

Please Note: Many articles contained in archived newsletters contain information that does not accurately reflect current Pennsylvania UC Law or administrative services and procedures. Please refer to the UC section of this Web site for accurate, up-to-date information.