Wage Survey Information
Is your company paying wages at a level that allows you to stay competitive to obtain top candidates for job openings? Contact a member of the Business Service Team for the most up-to-date data available. You will be able to review the average wage paid by other employers for like occupations in like industries in any county in Pennsylvania.
Federal Bonding
The Federal Bonding Program was created as an incentive for employers to hire “at-risk,” hard-to-place job seekers and may provide an employer a business insurance policy that protects the employer against loss of money or property due to employee dishonesty. The bond is good for six months for the amount of $5,000 at no cost. Call PA CareerLink® business service staff for more information 717-248-4942.
Tax Credit Information
The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring individuals from certain target groups who have consistently faced barriers to employment. WOTC helps targeted workers move from economic dependency into self-sufficiency as they earn a steady income and become contributing taxpayers, while participating employers are able to reduce their income tax liability. The maximum tax credit ranges from $1,200 to $9,600, depending on the employee hired.
Your Business Qualifies When You Hire Eligible Individuals
No limit to the number of new hires
- Any size employer can benefit
- Employers decide whom to hire
- Minimal paperwork to request tax credit
Contact a member of the Business Service Team 717-248-4942 for information about how to apply.