Client Alerts

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 Adopts New Monthly Tax Return

Puerto Rico Department  of Treasury adopts a new Sales and Use Tax and Tax on Imports Monthly Return which consolidates both the Tax on Imports Monthly Return currently due on the 10th day of the following month and the Sales and Use Tax Monthly Return currently due on the 20th day of the following month .

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 .

Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements for Certain Sectors

On August 11, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi announced new covid-19 measures through Executive Order 2021-063, mandating restaurants and other enclosed businesses that sell prepared meals, to (i) adopt covid-19 vaccination policies for all employees and (ii) require customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative SARS-CoV2 test to enter the venue. Executive .

Client Alerts

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 Adopts New Monthly Tax Return

Puerto Rico Department  of Treasury adopts a new Sales and Use Tax and Tax on Imports Monthly Return which consolidates both the Tax on Imports Monthly Return currently due on the 10th day of the following month and the Sales and Use Tax Monthly Return currently due on the 20th day of the following month .

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 .

Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements for Certain Sectors

On August 11, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi announced new covid-19 measures through Executive Order 2021-063, mandating restaurants and other enclosed businesses that sell prepared meals, to (i) adopt covid-19 vaccination policies for all employees and (ii) require customers to show proof of vaccination or a negative SARS-CoV2 test to enter the venue. Executive .