How Corporate Governance Affect Your Investments
An inherent dichotomy exists between shareholders, board members, and officers. Although they are meant to work together, their individual goals and objectives often cause friction between them. The system by which companies are directed and controlled is commonly known as corporate governance. If you own a small family business, this may not be as much […]
Non-Compete Agreements May be Banned by the FTC
On January 5, 2023, the The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed new rule that would ban employers from imposing non-compete agreements or clauses on their workers (also termed as “noncompete”). These have become increasingly common in the U.S. labor market. The FTC considers that they limit the mobility of workers and their ability […]
International Commercial Arbitration in Puerto Rico
International arbitration is of importance in business and commercial affairs within a country’s jurisdiction and across borders. It has become the preferred method of solving international disputes and while Puerto Rico is limited by the United States broad reach on international affairs, Puerto Rico has taken steps to adopt legislation in accordance with international commercial arbitration that benefit trade among borders and supports adjudication of transnational disputes. This brief article provides a broad review of international commercial arbitration in general and as it is applied in Puerto Rico.
Ley Vacaciones y Enfermedad Puerto Rico
Vacaciones y Licencias por Enfermedad en Puerto Rico: Guía para Patronos La anulación de la Ley 41-2022 ha llevado a la restitución de la Ley 4-2017, una normativa clave en el ámbito laboral de Puerto Rico. Esta ley, que había introducido regulaciones importantes respecto a las vacaciones y licencias por enfermedad, había visto reducidos sus […]
Horas Extras -Período Alimentos en Puerto Rico: Guía para Patronos
Las reclamaciones por horas extras, períodos de alimentos y registros de jornada continúan siendo una de las áreas de mayor exposición para los patronos en Puerto Rico. El cumplimiento con la Ley Núm. 379-1948, según enmendada, requiere conocer las reglas aplicables a la jornada laboral, el pago de horas extras, los períodos para tomar alimentos […]