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30 January 2026

Public Health Emergency In Puerto Rico Triggers Additional Paid Sick Leave

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The Governor of Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to high levels...
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The Governor of Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to high levels of influenza triggering an additional five days of paid sick leave for certain employees. Read more from our Puerto Rico colleagues here.

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