Throughout April, Puerto Rico’s government has taken various measures in response to the COVID-19 crisis. In this webinar, the speakers will discuss the latest developments and identify key areas for employers, including:
- the current status of lockdown orders and business resumption rules;
- the process and practical considerations for implementing leaves, furloughs, and layoffs, as well as the subsequent return to work;
- the application of the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in Puerto Rico;
- local tax breaks and subsidies; and
- disaster relief distributions and loans from retirement plans and other employee benefits considerations.