U.S. Dept. of Labor recovers $5.6M in back wages for hurricane recovery workers
febrero 12, 2019
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 benefits owed to 993 employees of nine subcontractors that provided power generator operation support for hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, the agency announced. WHD investigators found that the subcontractors violated […]
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P.R. jobless rate at 8.3% in December, 15K jobs added YOY
enero 21, 2019
The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources announced that the island’s unemployment rate stood at 8.3 percent in December 2018, reflecting a decrease of 2.7 percent versus December 2017. Labor Secretary Carlos Saavedra further said the workforce participation rate rose to 40.8 percent in December, while 15,000 more jobs were reported in comparison […]
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Aon’s ‘Best Employers ’18’ study reveals more committed employees, other findings
octubre 22, 2018
This year’s edition of Aon’s “Best Employers” study showed an increase in the average level of employee commitment, which reached 87 percent.
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Hurricane recovery contractor pays $500K in back wages to 995 workers
agosto 22, 2018
San Juan-based contractor Ceres Environmental Services Inc., which installed temporary roofing as part of hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico.
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Study: 8 out of 10 employees in P.R. ‘committed to employers’
junio 15, 2018
At a time when Puerto Rico’s labor sector faces challenges due to the current socioeconomic situation, and the effects of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on the island, most employees say they are committed to their employers, according to a report released by Aon Puerto Rico.
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Economists, execs agree repealing Law 80 will create new jobs in P.R.
junio 6, 2018
Executives, heads of private trade organizations and economists expressed their support of House Bill 1634, which proposes the repeal of Law 80, during the second day of public hearings at the Puerto Rico House of Representatives.
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OBoard says Law 80 is ‘not only problem’ with P.R.’s labor landscape
mayo 31, 2018
As the Puerto Rico Senate approved Bill 1011 to repeal Law 80 of 1976, with a number of amendments, the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico released a 2,000+ page document on labor reform, that called the long-standing mandate “part of the problem.”
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El aumento de los costos de los planes de salud de los empleadores debido a los hábitos y estilos de vida poco saludables es ’preocupante‘.’
8 de mayo de 2018
Uno de los principales beneficios que una empresa ofrece a sus empleados es el plan médico.
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Labor Dept.: Creative careers booming in P.R.’s job market
abril 23, 2018
Puerto Rico's economic challenges and social changes have spurred an increase in job opportunities related to cultural and creative industries, according to Department of Labor and Human Resources’ digital magazine.
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Macro Companies pays $1.1M+ in back wages to hurricane recovery workers
abril 12, 2018
Following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), fuel distributor Macro Companies Inc., engaged in hurricane recovery activities in Puerto Rico, has paid more than $1.1 million in back wages to 219 employees.
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AON’s ‘P.R. Benefits Outlook 2017’ study IDs employee-retaining trends
marzo 16, 2018
When it comes to retaining employees, companies must have a benefits strategy — which for some is key to reaching long-term goals for controlling costs and budget considerations.
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U.S. Secretary of Labor visits PR, USVI to survey recovery efforts
diciembre 19, 2017
U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta visited Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands this past weekend to meet with senior officials managing the recovery efforts and to inspect Job Corps centers damaged during hurricanes Irma and María.
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Diversified Maintenance to help hurricane victims from PR find jobs
diciembre 4, 2017
In light of the catastrophic events caused by Hurricanes Irma and María, which displaced thousands of residents across Puerto Rico and cost millions of dollars in damages, two job placements firms have partnered to help storm victims find jobs in Georgia and Florida.
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Gov’t announces 200 job opportunities for Puerto Rico youth
noviembre 20, 2017
Aware of the importance for youth to have a first job experience, the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce will provide 200 young people the chance to get started in the workplace, through the “Juvempleo” project, which has been assigned $1 million to cover the payroll for hiring companies.
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SJ metro area workers earn 40% below nat’l average
junio 7, 2017
Workers in the San Juan-Carolina-Caguas area had an average hourly wage of $14.24 in May 2016, about 40 percent below the nationwide average of $23.86, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday.
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