Pennsylvania Requires New Workplace Notice on Veterans’ Benefits
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Applies To: Pennsylvania employers with 51 or more full-time employees
What’s New
Pennsylvania employers will soon need to display a new workplace notice informing veterans about available benefits and services. On July 7, 2025, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 799 (Act No. 31 of 2025) into law, amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to create this new posting requirement.
Overview
The law applies to employers with more than 50 full-time employees (defined as those working at least 40 hours per week). Covered employers aren’t required to create their own materials. Instead, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) have developed a standardized “Veteran Benefits and Services” poster that meets all requirements.
Employer Requirements
Employers must:
- Display the official poster in a conspicuous location accessible to all employees, or
- Publish it on an internal website or intranet if all employees have access.
The poster includes:
- Contact and website information for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
- Details on federal and state benefits and services available to veterans and their families
- Contact information for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Crisis Line
- Contact information for county directors of veterans’ affairs
Get the Poster
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has officially released the required Veteran Benefits and Services poster.
You can download it directly from the state’s website here:
👉 https://www.dmva.pa.gov/Veterans-Affairs/Pages/default.aspx
Why It Matters
Failure to post required state and federal notices can lead to compliance issues and potential penalties. Updating your workplace postings before January 1, 2026, ensures compliance and supports Pennsylvania veterans and their families by connecting them with valuable resources.
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