LMM Airport operator, tenants to host job fair to fill 450+ positions
January 25, 2022
Given the labor shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Aerostar Puerto Rico, together with the businesses established at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, will hold a job fair Feb. 1-2, seeking to recruit more than 450 new employees. The hiring event will take place on the second level of Terminal D, near the airport […]
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US Dept. of Labor to effect $15/hour wage increase in Jan. ’22
November 23, 2021
The US Department of Labor announced a final rule that implements Executive Order 14026 to increase the hourly minimum wage for employees on federal contracts starting Jan. 30, 2022. President Biden signed the order on April 27, 2021. The order is expected to benefit between 10,000 and 12,000 federal workers and contractors in Puerto Rico, […]
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Gov’t sponsoring job fair seeking 4K restaurant workers
June 23, 2021
The Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DDEC, in Spanish), through its Labor Development Program, will be holding a job recruitment fair to fill 4,000 restaurant jobs, the agency announced. The event — organized in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Restaurants Association (ASORE, in Spanish) and the Department of Labor and Human Resources— will take […]
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Workers in Puerto Rico’s metro area make 43% less than US mainland peers
June 14, 2021
Workers in the San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, Puerto Rico Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $15.33 in May 2020, about 43% below the United States mainland average of $27.07, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported. Chief Regional Economist Martin Kohli said that after testing for statistical significance, all 22 major occupational groups […]
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The ‘Well One’ app: Lead an employee wellbeing program right from your smartphone
June 1, 2021
Editor’s Note: This post is sponsored by AON Puerto Rico. Studies have shown that healthy, happy and motivated employees deliver higher performance and remain more loyal toward their employers over time. A recent health survey held by Aon showed that 95% of employers recognize the link between wellbeing and productivity. Therefore, investing in the health […]
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Labor Dept. seeking IT provider for new online unemployment solution
February 2, 2021
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources is seeking an IT Solutions provider, to develop a new customizable online platform that “supports all functions and processes” of the agency’s unemployment insurance benefits program. The solution must include unemployment tax, benefits payments, and case management features, the agency said in a press release announcing […]
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Survey: Temp jobs providing ‘crucial safety net’ in COVID economy
November 30, 2020
PeopleReady, a company specializing in providing on-demand labor across the 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada, recently conducted a survey which confirmed that as the full-time permanent job market struggles to recover in the COVID-19 economy, temporary jobs are proving to be a safety net for many people. The PeopleReady survey found that 51% of […]
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Oversight Board assigns $10M to Labor Dept. for tech upgrades
August 18, 2020
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico has assigned $10 million to the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources for technological upgrades for a system that is decades old. Agency Secretary Carlos Rivera-Santiago confirmed that the upgrade to a new data system to process unemployment information and payments will begin this […]
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Labor groups present recommendations to governor to protect workers
May 28, 2020
The Puerto Rico Workers Federation, AFL-CIO, headed a group of about 35 unions who met with Gov. Wanda Vázquez and administration officials to present a list of suggestions to “ensure the health and safety of all workers” as the island’s economy reopens amid the COVID-19 health crisis. During a meeting at the Puerto Rico Convention […]
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Aon report: Benefit packages get ‘increasingly robust’ to attract and retain employees
May 21, 2020
At a time when the workforce is undergoing great changes and facing new challenges, a new report by professional services company Aon unveiled the current state of Puerto Rico’s benefits strategies and programs. The Puerto Rico Benefits Outlook 2019: Redefining Benefits study surveyed 85 organizations from several business sectors and sizes participated, such as: manufacturing; […]
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Study: COVID-19 spurs new challenges to ensure business continuity
April 14, 2020
Professional services firm Aon revealed the results of a recent study about labor practices during the COVID-19 emergency, which revealed new challenges related to employee management and labor practices to ensure business continuity in response to the crisis. According to the report, 56% of companies expect to resume normal operations between April and May, while […]
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Aon study: Company directors and officers facing ‘unprecedented times’
April 9, 2020
Company directors and officers (D&O, for short) are facing “unprecedented times,” by not only having to manage a whirlwind of change and disruption in their business models as factors such as technology, changing buyer behaviours, socio-demographic shifts and climate change begin to exert their influence, but they’re also being confronted by the global spread of […]
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U.S. Dept. of Labor: Up to $100M available for displaced workers
March 19, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the availability of up to $100 million for Dislocated Worker Grants (DWGs) to help address the workforce-related impacts of the public health emergency related to COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus. The program includes Puerto Rico, an agency spokesman confirmed. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared […]
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P.R. Manufacturing Extension launches 1st ‘Smart Talent’ program
February 28, 2020
Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc. (PRiMEX) launched its “Smart Talent” — Certification: Talent management and development program to develop a new approach for local entrepreneurs to effectively attract, retain and engage talent. Through the systemic approach to certification, the participant will be able to gain the ability to manage their talents, impacting their business either […]
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Monsanto sued for $3.5M for alleged ‘intentional and negligent’ harm to ex-worker’s health
February 4, 2020
By Eliván Martínez-MercadoCenter for Investigative Journalism After suffering a severe allergy and respiratory problems while working in Puerto Rico with experimental agrochemicals for the multinational seed producer Monsanto, agronomist Iris Pellot sued the company for allegedly causing her “intentional and negligent” harm, as well as violating her constitutional rights. The first day in court was […]
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