Pennsylvania Licensing & Regulations
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NEW — PA Home Care Wage Enforcement & Compliance — September 2026
Pennsylvania has launched a strategic enforcement initiative focused on wage compliance in the home care industry. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry’s Bureau of Labor Law Compliance is proactively contacting home care agencies and initiating investigations to determine compliance with Pennsylvania wage-and-hour requirements.
Agencies should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with wage-and-hour requirements, including accurate records of hours worked, payment for all compensable time, proper overtime calculations, and required payroll and employment records.
Read the Official Pennsylvania Home Care Wage Enforcement Announcement
PA Labor & Industry — Home Care Worker Wage & Hour Compliance Resources
PA Minimum Wage Act — Home Care Workers Fact Sheet (MWA-1)
Council Licensing & Regulatory Resources
Access Council-developed resources designed to help Pennsylvania home care agency owners and administrators understand licensing requirements, regulatory distinctions, and practical compliance considerations.
Pennsylvania Home Care Agency vs. Home Care Registry — Fact Sheet
A plain-language comparison of Pennsylvania Home Care Agencies and Home Care Registries, including licensing, worker structure, Direct Care Worker requirements, consumer protections, required disclosures, and key regulatory distinctions.
Adding Home Care Registry Authority to an Existing Pennsylvania Home Care Agency
A step-by-step guide and working checklist for Pennsylvania-licensed Home Care Agencies seeking to add Home Care Registry authority, including Pennsylvania Department of Health contacts, licensing steps, required documentation, worker classification considerations, and pre-launch requirements.
Official Pennsylvania Licensing & Regulatory Resources
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PA Department of Health – Home Care Agencies & Registries
PA Department of Health – Home Care Regulations
28 Pa. Code Chapter 611 – Home Care Agencies and Home Care Registries
Pennsylvania Home Care Licensing Updates
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