# 51 Pa.C.S. § 7318: Unemployment compensation benefits

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7318

## Section

- **Citation:** 51 Pa.C.S. § 7318
- **Heading:** Unemployment compensation benefits
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 51 / Chapter 73 / Section 7318

## Text

(a) General rule.--Compensation payable under the act of December 5, 1936 (2nd Sp.Sess., 1937 P.L.2897, No.1), known as the Unemployment Compensation Law, shall not be reduced pursuant to section 404(d)(1) of that act by reason of any military pay and allowances paid to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard or a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for periods of active duty for emergencies as declared by the Governor or drill and instruction under 32 U.S.C. § 502(a)(1) (relating to required drills and field exercises) or for a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for drill or instruction under 10 U.S.C. (relating to armed forces).

(b) Applicability.--This section shall not apply to military pay and allowances paid to a member of the Pennsylvania National Guard for active Federal service or participation in annual training under 32 U.S.C. § 502(a)(2) or for a member of a reserve component of the armed forces for active military duty under 10 U.S.C. (relating to armed forces). (Oct. 18, 2000, P.L.540, No.72, eff. 60 days; Dec. 9, 2002, P.L.1382, No.169, eff. 60 days) 2000 Amendment. Section 2 of Act 72 provided that Act 72 shall apply to unemployment compensation for weeks commencing on or after the effective date of Act 72.

## Nearby sections

- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7301 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7301.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7302 Granting military leaves of absence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7302.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7303 Expiration of military leaves of absence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7303.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7304 Reemployment rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7304.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7305 Seniority rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7305.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7306 Retirement rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7306.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7307 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7307.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7308 Loss of benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7308.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7309 Employment discrimination for military membership or duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7309.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7310 Contract by minors for servicemen's readjustment loans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7310.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7311 Sale of real property for delinquent taxes and municipal claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7311.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7312 Stay of eviction or distress during military service.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7312.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7313 Educational leave of absence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7313.md)
- [51 Pa.C.S. § 7314 Stay of proceedings when military service affects conduct thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T51_C73_S7314.md)

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