President George H. W. Bush and the Americans with Disabilities Act 1 The recent passing of President George H. W. Bush and the consideration of his legacy has brought into public attention what is considered by many to be one of his most important achievements, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA was […]
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Puerto Rico Amends Medical Malpractice Law 1 On December 3, 2018, the Governor of Puerto Rico, Dr. Ricardo Rosselló, signed into law a significant amendment to the Puerto Rico Insurance Code regarding medical malpractice cases. The new law authorizes judges presiding over medical malpractice cases to appoint a three-member panel that will render a […]
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Interstate Sales Tax Impositions are Valid 1 Almost all states and territories of the United States, including Puerto Rico, impose a sales and use tax on retail of goods and services within the state. Sellers are required to collect and remit the tax to the corresponding Treasury Department. Since 1992 it was clear, however, that […]
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Employee Retention Credit after Hurricanes Irma and María 1 On September 29, 2017, the Disaster Tax Relief and Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2017 was signed into law by Congress, which provides tax benefits to taxpayers impacted by hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. Among other things, the Act provides tax credits to employers […]
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Special Leave for Employees with Serious Illnesses of a Catastrophic Nature 1 On March 2, 2018, Law 28 of January 21, 2018 will come into effect, establishing a special leave WITH PAY for those employees who suffer a serious illness of a catastrophic nature. This special leave grants up to a maximum leave of […]
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Labor and Employment Legal Q&A After Hurricane María 1 Puerto Rico was adversely affected by two (2) hurricanes (Irma and María) on September 2017. The direct impact of said hurricanes has caused extreme and significant damage to Puerto Rico, particularly to the infrastructure, utilities, communication and roads. As a consequence, employers have been forced […]
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