Minimum Wage in Puerto Rico
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage – $7.25/hour – applies to businesses operating in Puerto Rico that (1) have employees either (a) engaged in commerce or in the production of goods for commerce or (b) engaged in handling, selling, or otherwise working on goods or materials that have been moved in or produced […]
Workers Compensation
Workers in Puerto Rico are protected against accidents in the workplace through Puerto Rico’s government administered State Insurance Fund Corporation (SIFC). Any natural or legal person who employs one or more workers for some economic or cash compensation is considered an employer under Puerto Rico’s workers compensation law. Employers must insure all their employees through […]
Resting For Performance
Studies show that when people pause to rest from extended activities, their subsequent performance gets better. This should not come as a surprise to us since we know from experience that the more we work continuously, the more our performance suffers. By pausing I’m not referring to the so-called coffee-break or time to socialize or […]