Since late December 2019, a series of earthquakes and aftershocks have struck the southwest region of Puerto Rico, causing many structures to collapse or to sustain severe structural damage. Intermittent electrical service,...more
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/ Compensation & Benefits ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Exempt-Employees ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Hurricane Irma ,
Hurricane Maria ,
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Non-Exempt Employees ,
Puerto Rico ,
Wage and Hour
Guidance on the Federal Employee Retention Benefit for Certain Employers Affected by Hurricane Irma and María -
New Regulation or Official Guidance -
The Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Internal Revenue...more
On September 20, 2017, Puerto Rico suffered the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Maria, which savaged the Island, taking down all communications systems, severely damaging or completely destroying many homes and roads, and...more