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In this episode of our Cross-Border Catch-Up podcast series, Carlos Colón-Machargo (Atlanta) discusses vacation and sick leave requirements in Puerto Rico, including the difference in benefits for employees hired after the 2017 statutory reform. Carlos also covers how the number of hours worked and years of service affect accrual levels; entitlements regarding payouts, penalties, and carryover for unused vacation time; special sick leave allotments available for employees with certain covered illnesses; and more.

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