New regulations that substantially expand protections against discrimination in employment, education, public accommodations and housing in Pennsylvania will take effect on Aug. 16, 2023.
On December 8, 2022, the Independent Regulatory Review Commission approved regulations by a 3-2 vote that were originally submitted for review by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission (PHRC) in March 2022. The Pennsylvania Code will be amended to define protected classes under the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and the Pennsylvania Fair Educational Opportunities Act. The regulations will become effective after a legislative review period and publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. In addition to landlords, realtors, property management companies, schools, colleges and universities, the newly expanded regulations apply to Pennsylvania employers with four or more employees.
