Labor/HR – News is My Business

March 19, 20200574

U.S. Dept. of Labor: Up to $100M available for displaced workers

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $100 million for Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to help address the workforce-relat

February 28, 20200640

P.R. Manufacturing Extension launches 1st ‘Smart Talent’ program

Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. (PRiMEX) launched its “Smart Talent” — Certification: Talent management and development program to dev

February 4, 20200739

Monsanto sued for $3.5M for alleged ‘intentional and negligent’ harm to ex-worker’s health

By Eliván Martínez-MercadoCenter for Investigative JournalismAfter suffering a severe allergy and respiratory problems while working in Puerto

December 10, 20190787

P.R. among jurisdictions making advances in workplace wellness

Aon’s “2020 Global Medical Trend Rates” report identified Latin America and the Caribbean as the most advanced region in terms of well-bein

September 3, 20190882

New occupational health and safety system implemented in P.R.

With the goal of reducing the number of injuries, illnesses and prevent deaths in the workplace, the State Insurance Fund, the Department of Labor an

June 24, 201901243

AON highlights value of intangible assets in companies

In the current business ecosystem, adopting digital transformation creates new and unforeseen risks for companies.Facing this reality, Aon plc,

February 12, 201901536

U.S. Dept. of Labor recovers $5.6M in back wages for hurricane recovery workers

Investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division have resulted in the recovery of nearly $5.6 million in back wages and bene

January 21, 201901788

P.R. jobless rate at 8.3% in December, 15K jobs added YOY

The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources announced that the island’s unemployment rate stood at 8.3 percent in December 2018, reflec

October 22, 201802184

Aon’s ‘Best Employers ’18’ study reveals more committed employees, other findings

This year’s edition of Aon’s “Best Employers” study showed an increase in the average level of employee commitment, which reached 87 percent,

August 22, 201802223

Hurricane recovery contractor pays $500K in back wages to 995 workers

San Juan-based contractor Ceres Environmental Services Inc., which installed temporary roofing as part of hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, h