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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.

Puerto Rico Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Puerto Rico Governor Amends Workers' Compensation Act To Provide Reduction Of Employee Premiums For Safe Workplaces

On August 8, 2023, the Governor of Puerto Rico signed into law Act No. 85-2023, effective immediately. The statute amends Puerto Rico's Workers' Compensation Act by further incentivizing safe workplaces.

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

The End Of COVID-19 Government Regulations In Puerto Rico? Governor Declares The End Of The State Of Emergency

On May 11, 2023, Puerto Rico Governor Hon. Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. 2023-012 ("EO 2023-012" or "EO"), through which he declared the end of the state of emergency caused by COVID-19.

Puerto Rico Coronavirus

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Governor Declares Monkeypox State Of Emergency: Why Should Employers Take Note?

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Puerto Rico enacted Act No. 37-2020, which created a special five-day paid leave for non-exempt employees in the private sector.

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Government Issues Three New Executive Orders In Relation To COVID-19

Puerto Rico Coronavirus

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Imposes Additional COVID-19 Restrictions And Vaccine Booster Mandates On Private Sector Employers

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Booster Mandate: Covered Employees In Puerto Rico Must Comply By January 31st

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Department Of Health Issues Updated Protocol For COVID-19 Case Management In The Workplace

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico's Department Of Health Issues New Quarantine Regulations Amid COVID-19 Rise Linked To Omicron Variant

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

New Puerto Rico Executive Order Mandates Booster Shots For Health And Education Sectors

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

‘Tis The Season For Back-to-Back COVID-19 Related Executive Orders In Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Governor Issues New Executive Order Providing For New Vaccination Mandates

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Governor Issues Executive Orders Requiring COVID-19 Vaccinations

Puerto Rico Employment

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Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

Got The Green Light: New Puerto Rico Law Expands Employment Protections For Registered And Licensed Medical Cannabis Patients

Puerto Rico Cannabis

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico New Act 29-2025: Essential Employer Obligations For Breastfeeding/Pumping Activities

Puerto Rico Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Puerto Rico Supreme Court Reaffirms Importance Of Just Cause For Employee Terminations

Puerto Rico Employment

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Jackson Lewis P.C.

Puerto Rico Prohibits Discrimination Against Breastfeeding Mothers In The Workplace

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Governor Signs Two New Acts Addressing Arbitration And Preferences For Veterans

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Supreme Court: State Courts Lack Jurisdiction Over Labor Cases Governed By The NLRA

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

The Puerto Rico Department Of Health Implements Compulsory Vaccination For In-Person Educational Institutions

On July 22, 2021 the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) issued Administrative Order No. 2021-509 (AO) providing that, in order to physically attend school...

Puerto Rico Healthcare

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Littler Mendelson

The Women's Advocate Office Of Puerto Rico Publishes Guidelines On Lactation Room Standards

On February 11, 2021, the Women's Advocate Office (WAO) published Guidelines on the Acclimatization of Lactation Rooms (Guidelines)

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

A Testing Dilemma In Returning To Work Scenarios And The Governor's Most Recent Executive Order

Almost a year into the pandemic, a question that plagues the minds of many employers is how to reintegrate employees who have been exposed to COVID-19, while simultaneously safeguarding...

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Enacts Law Designating COVID-19 As A Work-Related Condition For Workers' Compensation Purposes

This insurance, which is entirely employer-funded, is administered and can only be provided by the State Insurance Fund (SIF).

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Governor Of Puerto Rico Extends Curfew And Relaxes Lockdown

Puerto Rico Coronavirus

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico's Secretary Of Labor Issues Guidance On New Employer Requirements To File Auto-Certification And Adopt COVID-19 Exposure Control Plans

Puerto Rico Coronavirus

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Extends Lockdown And Curfew, Imposes Additional Restrictions

Puerto Rico Coronavirus

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Littler Mendelson

U.S. DOL Issues Additional Questions And Answers On The FFCRA Which Directly Impact Puerto Rico Employers

Puerto Rico Coronavirus

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Department Of Labor Issues New Opinion Regarding Employee Compensation And Available Leaves During The COVID-19 Emergency

Puerto Rico Coronavirus

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Governor Issues Executive Order Imposing Significant Quarantine And Social Distancing Measures In Light Of COVID-19

Puerto Rico Employment

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Agencies Issue Guidance Clarifying Executive Order on COVID-19 Shutdown and Curfew Measures

Puerto Rico Media & IT

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Littler Mendelson

Puerto Rico Agencies Issue Guidance Clarifying Executive Order on COVID-19 Shutdown and Curfew Measures

In the wake of Governor Wanda Vázquez-Garced's March 15, 2020 Executive Order enacted to facilitate the private and public closings necessary to combat the effects of the coronavirus and control the risk of contagion.

Puerto Rico Media & IT

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Littler Mendelson

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