Client Alerts 
The NLRB Facilitates the Process Requiring Employers to Bargain with Unions Without Holding Formal Elections
Nonunion employers should be watchful of the new standard approved last Friday by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), which facilitates the process of requiring employers to bargain with unions without holding formal elections. This ruling may restart the union representation drives as it facilitates the representation process, change the burden to the employers to .
Governor Signs New Labor Reform Bill Amidst FOMB’s Warning that It Would Challenge the New Law
On June 20, 2022, Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi signed into law House Bill No. 1244 (the “Bill”), which significantly modifies some of the amendments the Puerto Rico’s Labor and Transformation and Flexibility Act (Law No. 4-2017), also known as Puerto Rico’s 2017 Labor Reform (“2017 Labor Reform”). The Governor signed the Bill yesterday despite the .
Puerto Rico Treasury Issues Return-to-Work Incentives Program Rules
Puerto Rico Treasury issued Circular Letter 2021-18 on 8/30/21, establishing the rules to apply for the Return-to-Work Incentive Program announced by Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi on 6/7/21. The Program has up to $150 million for eligible individuals who return to work before September 4, 2021 in industries such as hospitality, restaurants, agriculture, and construction. The .
NEW EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS FOR REGISTERED CANNABIS PATIENTS
Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi, signed into law on July 29, 2021, Law No. 15-2021, changing the local employment law landscape by classifying employees that identify themselves before their employers as registered and authorized medical cannabis patients, as a protected group under Puerto Rico’s employment protection laws, among other provisions relevant to local employers. Law .
Client Alerts
The NLRB Facilitates the Process Requiring Employers to Bargain with Unions Without Holding Formal Elections
Nonunion employers should be watchful of the new standard approved last Friday by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), which facilitates the process of requiring employers to bargain with unions without holding formal elections. This ruling may restart the union representation drives as it facilitates the representation process, change the burden to the employers to .
Governor Signs New Labor Reform Bill Amidst FOMB’s Warning that It Would Challenge the New Law
On June 20, 2022, Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi signed into law House Bill No. 1244 (the “Bill”), which significantly modifies some of the amendments the Puerto Rico’s Labor and Transformation and Flexibility Act (Law No. 4-2017), also known as Puerto Rico’s 2017 Labor Reform (“2017 Labor Reform”). The Governor signed the Bill yesterday despite the .
Puerto Rico Treasury Issues Return-to-Work Incentives Program Rules
Puerto Rico Treasury issued Circular Letter 2021-18 on 8/30/21, establishing the rules to apply for the Return-to-Work Incentive Program announced by Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi on 6/7/21. The Program has up to $150 million for eligible individuals who return to work before September 4, 2021 in industries such as hospitality, restaurants, agriculture, and construction. The .
NEW EMPLOYMENT PROTECTIONS FOR REGISTERED CANNABIS PATIENTS
Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi, signed into law on July 29, 2021, Law No. 15-2021, changing the local employment law landscape by classifying employees that identify themselves before their employers as registered and authorized medical cannabis patients, as a protected group under Puerto Rico’s employment protection laws, among other provisions relevant to local employers. Law .
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