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§ 7107. Computation of seniority for reduction in force.
Whenever a reduction in force is necessary in any public position, or on public works
of the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions, and personnel are discharged according
to seniority, the number of years of service of any veteran shall be determined by
adding the veteran's total years of service in the civil service or on public works
to the veteran's total years of service as a member of the armed forces of the United
States, including a reserve component or National Guard, during any period of war
or armed conflict in which the United States engaged other than for periods of active
duty training.
(Oct. 29, 2020, P.L.1045, No.102, eff. 60 days)
Notes of Decisions
James v. Big Beaver Falls Area Sch. Dist., 511 A.2d 900 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1986).
· cites it 2× “The District, however, pursuant to Section 7107 of what is commonly known as the Veterans' Preference Act (Act), 51 Pa. C. S. §7107, awarded Blythe twenty-one months seniority for his time in the military and hence suspended James.”
Ne. Educ. Intermediate Unit No. 19 v. Stephens, 510 A.2d 1267 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1986).
“Appellee, in support of his argument, relied upon Section 7107 of what is commonly referred to as the Veterans’ Preference Act (Act), 51 Pa. C. S. §7107. 2 Section 7107 of the Act provides as follows: Whenever a reduction in force is necessary in any public position, or on…”
Brickhouse v. Spring Ford Area Sch. Dist., 625 A.2d 711 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1993).
“If the military service of the one who was a Korean War veteran and a “soldier” under the Act were counted toward his seniority, pursuant to Section 7107 of the Act, 51 Pa.C.S. § 7107, he would remain employed.”
Rochester Area Sch. Bd. v. Duncan, 529 A.2d 48 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1987).
“The reason for Boffos retention was that the Board, pursuant to Section 7107 of what is commonly known as the Veterans’ Preference Act, 51 Pa. C. S. §7107, credited Boffo with his time spent in the military service for purposes of computing his seniority.”
Military Emp. Preference, 73 Pa. D. & C.2d 741 (1976).
· cites it 3× “1 Specifically, you have asked whether a former soldier in the armed forces of the United States, or member of any women’s organization connected therewith, may take advantage of the additional seniority provision of the Act, 51 Pa.C.S. §7107, if he or she served during a time…”
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