Compliance and Risk Management in Occupational Safety, Health, and Employee Protections
Our Workplace Health and Safety Practice Group provides comprehensive legal counsel on occupational safety and health regulations in Puerto Rico, encompassing both federal and local requirements. We advise clients on issues typically addressed by U.S. practitioners under laws such as OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and Worker’s Compensation, while also guiding them through Puerto Rico’s distinct labor and workplace protections.
Employee Protections and Labor Risk Management
We provide strategic counseling on Puerto Rico’s government-controlled workers’ accident compensation system, mandatory short-term disability insurance, paid maternity leave, and special protections for pregnant and breastfeeding employees. Our attorneys work closely with employers to ensure compliance with these unique statutory obligations and avoid exposure to administrative claims and penalties.
Workplace Safety, Substance Policies, and OSHA Compliance
We assist clients in developing workplace policies and procedures to address workplace violence, illegal substance and alcohol use, and legally compliant employee testing protocols. We also provide guidance on compliance with federal and local occupational safety and health standards, helping employers avoid fines and enforcement actions stemming from workplace inspections, citations, or complaints.
Clients rely on our Workplace, Health and Safety Practice Group to mitigate risks, maintain regulatory compliance, and implement proactive strategies that promote safe and legally sound work environments in Puerto Rico.