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Puerto Rico Special Paid Leave Activated for Dengue Fever State of Emergency

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The Puerto Rico Secretary of Health issued Administrative Order No. 2024-589, declaring a public health emergency due to the prevalence of cases of dengue fever on the Island. Administrative Order No. 2024-589, signed on...more

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Puerto Rico Five-Day Paid Leave for COVID-19 Ends as Governor Ends Related State of Emergency

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The governor of Puerto Rico has issued Executive Order No. OE-2023-012, ending the state of emergency declared in 2020 due to the pandemic caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and repealing multiple Executive Orders issued to...more

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Puerto Rico Governor Declares Monkeypox State of Emergency: Why Should Employers Take Note?

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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Puerto Rico enacted Act No. 37-2020, which created a special five-day paid leave for non-exempt employees in the private sector. Act No. 37 amended the Puerto Rico Minimum Salary,...more

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Littler Global Guide - Puerto Rico - Q4 2021

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Governor Issues New Executive Order Providing for New Vaccination Mandates - New Order or Decree - On November 15, 2021, Puerto Rico’s Governor issued Executive Order No. 2021-075 (EO 2021-075), which integrates prior...more

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Booster Mandate: Covered Employees in Puerto Rico Must Comply by January 31st

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On December 31, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. 2021-87 (EO) requiring first responders and certain private sector personnel to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in order to be...more

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Puerto Rico Department of Health Issues Updated Protocol for COVID-19 Case Management in the Workplace

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Under the authority delegated by the different executive orders currently in effect, on January 4, 2022, the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PR DOH) updated its Protocol for COVID-19 Case Management in the Workplace...more

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‘Tis the Season for Back-to-Back COVID-19 Related Executive Orders in Puerto Rico

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In two days, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi issued back-to-back executive orders (EO) establishing greater restrictions on mass activities, food and drink establishments, and air passengers arriving on the Island....more

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Puerto Rico Governor Issues New Executive Order Providing for New Vaccination Mandates

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On November 15, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. 2021-075 (EO 2021-075), which integrates prior COVID-19-related orders still in effect and, notably, includes vaccine/testing requirements...more

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Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund Adopts COVID-19 Emergency Measures For Employers

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On March 18, 2020, the Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund Corporation (PR-SIF) adopted additional measures for the benefit of employers in Puerto Rico due to the emergency caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The PR-SIF...more

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