Pennsylvania § 7203 - Veterans' preference private employment policy.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7203 — Veterans' preference private employment policy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7203. Veterans' preference private employment policy.
(a) Authority.--A private employer may adopt and apply a veterans' preference employment policy.
(b) Policy.--A veterans' preference employment policy shall:
(1) be in writing;
(2) require the inclusion of a statement in any job posting that indicates that the employer has and applies a veterans' preference employment policy;
(3) be provided to the applicant at time of hiring and provided to all employees on an annual basis; and
(4) be applied uniformly to employment decisions regarding:
(i) the hiring of new applicants;
(ii) the promotion of current employees; and
(iii) the retention of employees during a reduction in the work force.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7203 cover?
Section 7203 ("Veterans' preference private employment policy.") 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.
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