Pennsylvania § 7423 - Prohibition on termination and discipline.

Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7423 — Prohibition on termination and discipline., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 7423. Prohibition on termination and discipline.

No employer shall terminate or discipline an employee who is a volunteer fireman, a volunteer member of the fire police or a volunteer member of an ambulance service or rescue squad and, in the line of duty, has responded to a call prior to the time he was due to report for work resulting in a loss of time from his employment.

Cross References. Section 7423 is referred to in sections 7425, 7426 of this title.

Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7423

What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7423 cover?

Section 7423 ("Prohibition on termination and discipline.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Pennsylvania § 7423?

A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7423" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?

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How does Pennsylvania § 7423 apply to my situation?

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