President Trump Signs The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“ffcra”) Into Law
President Trump signed Bill H.R. 6201 into law on March 18th, 2020 as part of the federal government’s response to the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) emergency....
Read MoreThe Governor Of Puerto Rico Signs Working Women’s Bill Of Rights Acts
Earlier this month, on January 3, 2020, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed Act No. 9-2020, known as the “Working Women’s Bill of Rights Act” (“the Act”)....
Read MoreThe Governor Of Puerto Rico Signs Law To Protect Employees’ Credit Information
On October 8, 2019, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed Act No. 150-2019, known as the “Act to Protect Employee’s Credit Information” (“the Act”). In...
Read MoreEnactment Of Special Unpaid Leave For Victims Of Domestic Or Gender-Based Violence, Sexual Harrasment, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse And Stalking
On August 1, 2019, several days after having announced his resignation as Governor of Puerto Rico but one day prior to its effectiveness, outgoing Governor...
Read MoreDepartment Of Labor And Human Resources Issues Comprehensive Guidelines On Puerto Rico Employment Legislation
Earlier this month (May 8, 2019), the Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (“PR-DOL”) issued the first comprehensive...
Read MoreDepartment Of Labor And Human Resources Clarifies Application Of New Minimum Hours Threshold To Accrued Vacation And Sick Leave Per The Labor Transformation And Flexibility Act of 2017, Act No. 4-2017
On January 26, 2017, the Governor of Puerto Rico approved Act No. 4-2017, known as the Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act (“the Act”). Key aspects...
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Landmark Case Enforcing Mandatory Arbitration of Discrimination Claim
A great criminal defense lawyer knows the ins and outs of the legal system, and may be able to spot certain arguments and factors that could mitigate or...
Read MorePuerto Rico’s Sick Leave Law Faces Major Changes With The Enactment Of Act No. 28-2018 & Act No. 60-2018
On January 27, 2018, Governor Ricardo Rosselló Nevares signed into law Act No. 60-2018, to amend Article 6 of Act No. 180-1998, better known as the “Puerto...
Read MoreSecretary Of The Puerto Rico Department Of Labor Issues Opinion Letter No. 2017-001 Regarding Payment Of Wages To Employees (Exempt And Non-exempt) In The Private Sector In The Days / Weeks Following A Hurricane [Maria]
Puerto Rico is still trying to recover from the brutal passage of Hurricane Maria one (1) month ago. As a result of the devastation and lack of power and...
Read MorePuerto Rico and Cofina filed for bankruptcy
On May 3, 2017, the FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT BOARD FOR PUERTO RICO (the “Oversight Board”) filed a petition requesting the protection of Title III...
Read MoreP.R. Department of Labor Releases Regulations on Employer’s Duty to Provide Religious Accommodations
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (“Labor Department”) released regulations pertaining to an employer’s obligations and duties upon...
Read MoreHighlights Of The Government Of Puerto Rico Proposed Fiscal Plan Presented To The Financial Oversight And Management Board Or Puerto Rico
On February 28, 2017, the Government of Puerto Rico presented to the Financial Oversight and Management Board or Puerto Rico (“Oversight Board”) a proposed...
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