Estrella LLC provides businesses with unparalleled experience in Labor and Employment law in Puerto Rico.
We provide top-tier legal representation to clients, helping them to address a wide range of labor and employment issues, resolve disputes, and make informed decisions about day-to-day business operations. Renowned as one of the most respected law firms on the island, we are proud to represent numerous high-profile clients, particularly in the retail sector where we have been the firm of choice for the past 50 years.
Whether you’re a startup exploring opportunities in Puerto Rico’s dynamic business landscape or an established corporation navigating regulatory compliance challenges, our experience and client-centric approach ensures practical and effective solutions.
We pride ourselves on delivering customized legal solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our extensive experience allows us to effectively navigate the intricacies of Puerto Rico’s labor and employment laws and offer comprehensive and strategic guidance to help businesses manage their workforce and minimize potential liabilities.
Our Labor and Employment team offers the experience and necessary skills to effectively handle any employment and labor related legal matter. With a strong track record representing clients across diverse sectors, our practice spans the entire spectrum of employment matters including:
- Employee Onboarding
- Employment Contracts
- Employee Handbooks
- Title VII & Discrimination
- ADA and EEOC Practices
- Reasonable Accommodation
- Pregnancy and Lactation Act
- Medical Marijuana Guidance
- Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- State Insurance Fund (Workers’ Compensation)
- Workplace Harassment
- Sexual Harassment
- Domestic Violence
- Wrongful Termination
- Employee Relations Assessments
- Overtime, Meal Period Claims
- Wage and Hour Claims
Puerto Rico Labor Laws
Although Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States, the employment laws governing companies who do business in Puerto Rico are more generous to employees than U.S. laws as they offer more protections to employees than other US jurisdictions. Our attorneys routinely educate business owners about the nuances of Puerto Rico’s labor and employment laws and help companies make strategic business decisions that protect them from future liability.
For example, unlike most other states, employees in Puerto Rico are not employees at will; an employee can only be terminated for just cause. Also, Puerto Rico has higher severance requirements than most other states. Before terminating or suspending an employee, contact one of our employment attorneys to discuss your rights and protections. Generally, just cause for termination exists when an employee engages in disorderly conduct, fails to perform work according to company standards or repeatedly violates the employer’s reasonable written rules. Exceptions are granted under the employee’s probation period or if an employee was hired for a specific term and completed that term prior to termination.
Premier Puerto Rico Employment Lawyers
Employers in Puerto Rico face many challenges. Our attorneys help clients navigate complex labor and employment laws and assist in a variety of employment law matters. Our employment lawyers help clients operate proactively to avoid disputes. However, disputes are an inevitable part of business. We provide efficient legal representation to help resolve employment and labor disputes as quickly as possible, minimizing time and expense.
