PART V
EMPLOYMENT AND PENSIONS
Chapter
71. Veterans' Preference
72. Voluntary Veterans' Preference in Private Employment
73. Military Leave of Absence
74. Veterans' Benefits and Services Workplace Posting
75. Professional and Occupational Licenses
77. Veterans' Pensions and Benefits
79. Veterans' Litigation Awards
Enactment. Part V was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
Part Heading. The heading of Part V was amended July 7, 2025, P.L.106, No.31, effective in 90 days.
CHAPTER 71
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Sec.
7101. Soldier defined (Repealed).
7101.1. Purpose.
7101.2. Definitions.
7102. Credits in civil service examinations (Repealed).
7103. Additional points in grading civil service examinations.
7104. Preference in appointment.
7105. Lack of formal training and education, age or physical impairment.
7106. Preferential rating provision in public works specifications.
7107. Computation of seniority for reduction in force.
7108. Preference of spouses.
7109. Law exclusive.
7110. Reporting requirement.
7111. Guidelines.
Enactment. Chapter 71 was added August 1, 1975, P.L.233, No.92, effective January 1, 1976.
Cross References. Chapter 71 is referred to in section 1184 of Title 8 (Boroughs and Incorporated Towns);
section 14405.1 of Title 11 (Cities); section 1944 of Title 73 (Townships).
§ 7101. Soldier defined (Repealed).
2020 Repeal. Section 7101 was repealed October 29, 2020, P.L.1045, No.102, effective in 60 days.
Notes of Decisions
Herskovitz v. Commonwealth, State Civil Serv. Comm'n, 534 A.2d 160 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1987).
· cites it 6× “[2] In arriving at its decisions denying the Petitioners veterans' preference, the Commission interpreted the language in Section 7101 of the Code, 51 Pa. C. S. §7101, to mean that only those persons who were engaged in full-time active duty other than active duty for training,…”
Hoffman v. Twp. of Whitehall, 677 A.2d 1200 (Pa. 1996).
· cites it 4× “This is a direct appeal from a decision of the Court of Common Pleas of Lehigh County which held that the Veterans' Preference Act, 51 Pa.C.S. § 7101 et seq., is unconstitutional insofar as it accords preferential treatment to veterans seeking promotions in public employment.”
Blake, S. v. State Civil Serv. Comm'n, Aplt., 166 A.3d 292 (Pa. 2017).
· cites it 7× “Blake (“Blake”), meets the definition of “soldier” as defined in 51 Pa.C.S. § 7101 of the Pennsylvania Military and Veterans Code (the “Veterans’ Preference Act” or the “VPA”), 51 Pa.”
Sicuro v. City of Pittsburgh, 684 A.2d 232 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1996).
· cites it 4× “Pursuant to the Veterans’ Preference Act of 1975(Aet), 51 Pa.C.S. §§ 7101 — 7109, the City awards an additional ten (10) veterans’ preference *234 points (preference points) to the grade of any applicant who is a soldier, as defined under the Act.”
Merrell v. Chartiers Valley Sch. Dist., 855 A.2d 713 (Pa. 2004).
· cites it 2× “51 Pa.C.S. §§ 7101, 7104(a). Further, there is a constitutional necessity that the qualifications of the veteran be established before the veteran is entitled to the preference.”
Keslosky v. Borough of Old Forge, 66 F. Supp. 3d 592 (M.D. Penn. 2014).
· cites it 2× “; Count V, against all defendants, for violation of Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Act (“PMAA”) under 51 Pa.C.S. § 7101 et seq.; Count VI, against Borough of Old Forge and Old Forge Borough Police Department, for violation of the Pennsylvania Human…”
Brickhouse v. Spring Ford Area Sch. Dist., 625 A.2d 711 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1993).
· cites it 2× “ls from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Montgomery County (common pleas court) that affirmed the determination of the Spring-Ford School District (District) School Board (School Board) that the District’s decision not to hire Applicant for an open secondary social…”
Pontious v. Rippy, 589 A.2d 1188 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1991).
· cites it 4× “Pontious maintained that he was entitled to appointment as a police officer pursuant to Section 7104(b) of the Code and that he is a "soldier" as defined in Section 7101 of the Code, 51 Pa.C.S. § 7101. Section 7101 provides: § 7101.”
Mazur v. Pennsylvania, Dep't of Transp., 507 F. Supp. 3 (E.D. Pa. 1980).
“, and the Pennsylvania law giving preferences in employment to veterans, 51 Pa.Cons.Stat.Ann. § 7101 et seq. Initially plaintiff filed charges of unfair labor practices against defendants with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board pursuant to Act 195.”
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