Professionals in Puerto Rico and FLSA
In Puerto Rico, certain professionals, including those in the creative field are exempt under minimum wage laws. The exempt categories are similar to those under federal law. In addition to the requirements as to the wage rate and form of payment, the professional employee exemption applies only if its essential function of work requires advanced […]
Applicability of Minimum Wage
Act No. 180 of July 27, 1998, provides that the federal minimum wage fixed by the Fair Labor Standards Act approved by the Congress of the United States of America on June 25, 1938, as it has subsequently been amended, shall automatically apply to the workers in Puerto Rico covered by the federal act. Those […]