Pennsylvania law sections 4393-4396 govern the use, access, and confidentiality of information related to child support and employment verification. They specify how the Department of Human Services and other agencies can access and disclose information, including data from the Commonwealth directory of new hires, for purposes such as child support enforcement, program eligibility, and labor market analysis. The law also emphasizes the confidentiality of this information and sets guidelines for employer classification of employees.
They can access information needed to locate individuals, establish paternity, and enforce or modify child support obligations, as well as verify eligibility for programs.
It is used for child support enforcement, verifying program eligibility, administering workers' compensation and unemployment programs, and developing labor market data.
Yes, all information must remain confidential and only be used for specified purposes; unauthorized disclosure is a summary offense.
The Department of Labor and Industry develops guidelines to help employers determine if an individual qualifies as an employee under this subchapter.