Pennsylvania Private Employment Agency Bond

A Pennsylvania Private Employment Agency is any person or business that, for a fee, refers job seekers to potential employers. This includes agencies that specialize in placing workers in temporary, permanent, or contract positions. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry requires a Pennsylvania  Private Employment Agency Bond in the amount of $3,000.

How to Get a Pennsylvania Private Employment Agency Bond

1. Complete the easy to navigate and secure online application. ¹
2. Review the free, no obligation quote from one of Surety1’s professional surety bond agents, usually within one business day.
3. Sign some paperwork and pay the bond premium

Once these steps have been completed, the Pennsylvania Private Employment Agency Bond will be shipped to the bond applicant.
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The cost of this bond is usually around $150.00 and a multi year discount may be available.

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What is the purpose of the surety bond?

A Pennsylvania Private Employment Agency Bond protects job seekers from financial losses that may occur as a result of the agency’s failure to comply with the terms and conditions of its license.

Specifically, the bond ensures that the agency will:

• Repay any fees paid by job seekers if the agency fails to place them in a job.
• Reimburse job seekers for any expenses they incur as a result of the agency’s negligence.
• Comply with all of the provisions of the Pennsylvania Employment Agency Law.

If the agency violates any of these terms, the surety company that issued the bond will be responsible for paying damages to job seekers. This helps to protect job seekers from financial losses if they are harmed by a private employment agency. If the surety company pays a claim on the surety bond, it will seek restitution from the bond principal (licensee).

How to get a Pennsylvania Employment Agency License

Here are the steps on how to get a Pennsylvania Employment Agency License:

1. Register your business with the Pennsylvania Department of State (DOS). You can do this online or by mail.
2. Obtain a Pennsylvania Private Employment Agency Bond. The bond amount is typically $3,000, but it may be higher depending on the agency’s history of violations.
3. Submit an application for a Pennsylvania Private Employment Agency License to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). The application must be accompanied by the following:
   • A copy of your business registration
   • A copy of your surety bond
   • A $300 application fee
4. Pass a criminal background check.
5. Pass a written examination on the Pennsylvania Employment Agency Law.
6. Attend a training course on the Pennsylvania Employment Agency Law.
7. Once the DLI has approved your application, you will be issued a Pennsylvania Private Employment Agency License. The license will expire one year after the date of issuance.

Here are some additional tips for getting a Pennsylvania Employment Agency License:

• Start the application process early. The application process can take several months, so it is important to start early to avoid any delays.
• Make sure you have all of the required documentation. The DLI will not process your application if you are missing any of the required documentation.
• Be prepared to answer questions about your business experience and qualifications. The DLI will want to make sure that you are qualified to operate a private employment agency.
• Be prepared to pay the application fee. The application fee is $300.

If you have any questions about the application process, you can contact the DLI at 1-800-932-JOBS (5627).

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