The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act (WC Act) is a set of laws designed to provide employees with certain rights and benefits in the event of a work-related injury or illness. The Pennsylvania WC Act is designed to ensure that injured workers receive medical treatment, wage replacement, and other benefits for their injury or illness. The Pennsylvania WC Act is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and is divided into two parts: the Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act of 1915 and the Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act of 1937. The Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Act of 1915 covers workplace injuries and illnesses that occur suddenly and unexpectedly. It allows workers to receive medical treatment and wage replacement benefits based on their degree of disability due to their injury or illness. The Pennsylvania Occupational Disease Act of 1937 covers illnesses or conditions caused by a job-related exposure to a hazardous substance or environment over a long period of time. It allows workers to receive medical benefits and wage replacement benefits based on their degree of disability due to their illness or condition.