The Governor of Puerto Rico recently signed into law Act No. 28 (“Act 28”), entitling all employees, including temporary employees, to take up to six days of paid leave per year if they suffer from a “catastrophic illness.” This bill, as presented to the Governor, defines catastrophic illnesses as those listed in the Health Insurance Administration of Puerto Rico Special Coverage (HIAPRSC), which currently includes: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS); Tuberculosis; Leprosy; Lupus; Cystic Fibrosis; Cancer; Hemophilia; Aplastic Anemia; Rheumatoid Arthritis; Autism; Post Organ Transplant; Scleroderma; Multiple Sclerosis; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS); and Chronic Kidney Disease in levels 3, 4 and 5. To be entitled to this leave, employees must have worked for their employer for at least 12 months, and have worked an average of 130 hours per month during the previous 12-month period.