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Employees required to work outside Puerto Rico do not trigger special contract-documentation rules.
The guide has been enhanced with additional information on public holidays and holiday pay.
Proposed legislation introduces amendments to job reserve rights under Puerto Rico’s Workers’ Accident Compensation Act and increases the unemployment benefit liability for the last employer.
Updated to include additional information on leave requirements in Austria, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Switzerland, UAE, UK and US.
Updated to include new information on the influenza-related state of emergency, effective from 27 January 2026.
Updated to include new information on the 12-month Workers’ Accident Compensation Act (WACA) job reserve.
Updated to include new information on enhanced employer compliance measures, national or social origin, the cancellation of the Workplace Harassment Enforcement Guidance, arbitration clauses concerning interstate commerce, and the OPM’s ability to fine private employers for violations affecting women.
Updated to include new information on the dismissal of pregnant employees.
Updated to include new measures for preventing discrimination based on hairstyles and hair texture, effective from 24 July 2024.
Updated to include new measures for internships, effective 27 December 2022.
HR and legal information and guidance relating to Puerto Rico.