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Labour & Employment | Latin America

Puerto Rico

Covers both contentious and non-contentious employment matters relating to day-to-day business issues as well as mergers and takeovers. Employment litigation related to sex, race and age discrimination is considered relevant as are class action suits, and the avoidance of class action certification. This section also covers workforce redundancies and employment issues related to the merger of two companies. Lawyers also advise on the writing of policy handbooks and HR training for major corporates. Law firms can represent companies or individuals.

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PUERTO RICO: An Introduction to Labour & Employment
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Puerto Rico employers face perhaps one of the most uncertain labour markets in years. With new gene...
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Band 1

  1. O'Neill & Borges LLC
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    O'Neill & Borges LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2025 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked
    O'Neill & Borges has a highly specialised labour and employment practice and is regularly sought out to advise on collective bargaining agreements, employee benefits and worker compensation claims in Puerto Rico. The team handles contentious labour cases concerning unfair dismissal and discrimination and complaints. The firm services a premier client roster spanning the food and beverage, telecommunications and hospitality industries.
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  2. McConnell Valdés LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Ferraiuoli LLC
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    Ferraiuoli LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Ferraiuoli houses an established team handling the full spectrum of labour and employment mandates in Puerto Rico. The department frequently advises on labour audits, immigration issues and conducting internal investigations. The team boasts additional expertise in representing clients in labour litigation proceedings, including wage and hour claims, unfair dismissal and discrimination disputes. The firm acts for an impressive roster of clients hailing from the manufacturing, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.
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    Jackson Lewis P.C.
    Labour & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Jackson Lewis P.C. is a strong firm noted in the Puerto Rican market for assisting clients from the retail, technology and hospitality industries with employment litigation proceedings. The team handles a range of disputes, including those relating to sexual harassment, discrimination, unfair dismissal and wages and hours.
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  3. Schuster LLC
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    Schuster LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Schuster LLC is a well-regarded firm with an established practice in the Puerto Rican labour and employment market. The department is regularly sought out by clients to advise on employment agreements, discriminatory cases related to age and gender, and unjustified dismissals. The firm serves a significant client roster encompassing predominantly international businesses active in the retail, financial and technology sectors.
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Band 3

  1. ECIJA SBGB
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    ECIJA SBGB
    Labour & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    ECIJA SGBG's strong labour and employment practice boasts extensive experience representing clients in unfair dismissal and discrimination claims in Puerto Rico. The department is also well placed to assist with the reduction of workforces, immigration proceedings and the revision of internal policies. The firm's high-profile client roster includes household names from the food and beverage, logistics and pharmaceutical sectors.
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  2. Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
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    Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
    Labour & Employment
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked
    Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC assisted The Avon Company in all employment aspects of its closing of operations in Puerto Rico, including coordination with local government agencies to ensure compliance with WARN and secure employment separation agreements and general releases with the over 150 employees affected by the closing of operations.
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