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
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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.
With the New Year, Puerto Rico Enacts New Legislation Facilitating Remote Work and Providing Exemption to Airlines Opening Operation Hubs on the Island
In the summer of 2022, Puerto Rico enacted Act 52-2022, which amended the concept of “engaged in trade or business” under the Puerto Rico Internal Revenue Code of 2011 to address the pandemic-related issue of employees working remotely from the Island for “out-of-state” employers with no business nexus to
New Law Regulates Remote Work, Promotes Establishment of Airline Home Bases in Puerto Rico
The “Law to Facilitate the Implementation of Remote Work in the Private Sector and to Incentivize the Establishment of Airline Home Bases in Puerto Rico” regulates the employment relation of employees who work remotely from Puerto Rico. Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed Act 27-2024 into law on Jan. 17, 2024, and it became effective immediately.
Littler Global Guide – Puerto Rico – Q4 2023
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Puerto Rico Extends Maternity Leave for Public Sector Employees
On November 13, 2023, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi signed Act No. 129-2023, increasing the duration of maternity leave for government employees. The new Act amends various laws that regulate this leave in the public sector.1
Littler Global Guide – Puerto Rico – Q3 2023
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New Puerto Rico Military Code: What Puerto Rico Employers Should Know
On August 8, 2023, Puerto Rico’s government enacted Act No. 88-2023, known as the “Puerto Rican Military Code of the 21st Century” (“Military Code”). This new law supersedes the previously enacted Military Code of Puerto Rico from 1969. Contrary to the previous code, the new Military Code specifically defines
Sports-Related Employment Law Updates in Puerto Rico
A new law in Puerto Rico provides several pay and anti-discrimination protections for athletes on account of their pregnancies. A separate sports-related employment law extends leave protections for eligible athletes, coaches and specialized personnel who are absent from their jobs to represent Puerto Rico in official sports competitions. The