Puerto Rico has recently relaxed its requirements for remote work, implementing significant changes. The first set of changes occurred in 2022 with the enactment of Law 52-2022. In January 2024, further reforms were enacted with the signing of Law 27-2024 by then-governor Pedro Pierluisi.
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Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Announces 2025 Limits on Qualified Retirement Plans
On January 23, 2025, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 24-01 (CL IR 24-01) announcing the applicable 2024 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans.
Puerto Rico Supreme Court Clarifies National Origin Discrimination
On January 14, 2025, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico had the opportunity to address the “national origin” protected category under the anti-discrimination provisions of Puerto Rico Act No. 100 of June 30, 1959, as amended (“Act 100”). In Roberto Jiménez Soto v. Carolina Catering Corp. (Sky Caterers), the Court
Election 2024: Employer Obligations Under Puerto Rico’s General Election Day Paid Leave Law
TakeawaysElection day in Puerto Rico is Nov. 5, 2024.Law No. 58-2020 requires employers to grant employees that vote in Puerto Rico two hours of paid leave to vote, although constraints apply.Employers may be subject to penalties for noncompliance.Related link2024 Election: What Employers Need to Know About Employee Voting Leave
Election Day Paid Leave: Puerto Rico
Employers in Puerto Rico may have to allow some employees time off to vote on Election Day. Our colleagues Juan Felipe Santos, Ana B. Rosado-Frontanés
Insight: Puerto Rico Labor secretary clarifies application of Act 27-2024
Verónica M. Torres-Torres explains new guidance on exemptions for remote workers and airline staff in Puerto Rico.
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What Puerto Rico Labor Secretary’s New Overtime Interpretation Means for Employers
According to Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor Gabriel Maldonado, neither the Constitution of Puerto Rico nor Puerto Rico Act 379 imposes any limitations on employers requiring overtime work of employees beyond paying a specific premium rate.
Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor Clarifies the Application of Act No. 27-2024
On September 10, 2024, the Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor issued an Opinion (No. 2024-02) to clarify and provide additional information about the application of Act No. 27-2024, known as the “Act to Facilitate the Implementation of Remote Work in the Private Sector and to Incentivize the Establishment of Airline
Puerto Rico Enacts Law Against Discrimination Based on Hairstyles
New Puerto Rico law prohibits discrimination in public services, employment, education, and housing based on protective hairstyles or hair textures often associated with specific racial and national origin identities.
Hair Style Discrimination Is Now Statutorily Prohibited in Puerto Rico
On July 24, 2024, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Hon. Pedro Pierluisi, signed into law Senate Bill 1282, the Law Against Discrimination Based on Hair Styles. This law adopts as public policy the express prohibition of discrimination in the offering of public services, employment, education, and housing, in the public
Puerto Rico Supreme Court Clarifies Employment Claims Inheritance Rights
In Ruiz Mattei v. Commercial Equipment Finance, Inc.,1 the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico determined that claims under the Unjustified Dismissal Act2 and the Workplace Discrimination Act3 are transferable to the employee’s heirs following the employee’s death.
Puerto Rico Increases Hourly Minimum Wage to $10.50 Beginning July 1, 2024
Puerto Rico’s minimum wage will increase to $10.50 per hour from $9.50 per hour effective July 1, 2024. This increase was finally approved by the Minimum Wage Review Commission on June 13, 2024. With limited exceptions, the increase will apply to all non-exempt employees covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Puerto Rico Special Paid Leave Activated for Dengue Fever State of Emergency
The Puerto Rico Secretary of Health issued Administrative Order No. 2024-589, declaring a public health emergency due to the prevalence of cases of dengue fever on the Island. Administrative Order No. 2024-589, signed on March 25, 2024, went into effect immediately and will last for 90 days or until June
Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Announces 2024 Limits on Qualified Retirement Plans
On January 31, 2024, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 24-01 (CL IR 24-01) announcing the applicable 2024 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans.
Remote Workers in Puerto Rico Could Be Exempted From Puerto Rico’s Employment Laws
On January 26, 2024, Puerto Rico enacted Law 27-2024, which exempts certain remote workers and their employers from complying with Puerto Rico’s employment laws.