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PS 610

“Para derogar la Ley 217-2006, conocida como “Ley del Protocolo para Manejar Situaciones de Violencia Doméstica en Lugares de Trabajo o Empleo” y crear la “Ley para la Protección Laboral de Víctimas Sobrevivientes de Violencia Doméstica de Puerto Rico”; y para otros fines relacionados.”

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico repeals its 2006 domestic violence workplace protocol law and replaces it with stronger labor protections for domestic violence survivors.

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Bill Summary · PS 610

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 610 seeks to repeal Puerto Rico's 2006 domestic violence workplace protocol law and replace it with a new "Law for Labor Protection of Domestic Violence Survivors in Puerto Rico." The bill aims to modernize and strengthen workplace protections for employees who are survivors of domestic violence.

Why is this important

Workplace safety for domestic violence survivors directly affects their economic stability and ability to escape abusive situations. Updating a 20-year-old protocol ensures protections align with current understanding of domestic violence dynamics and modern workplace realities, potentially expanding benefits like leave provisions, workplace accommodations, and anti-retaliation measures.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of protections: Disagreement over whether new protections should include paid leave, flexible schedules, or workplace security measures, and how these costs are distributed between employers and the government
  • Employer burden: Small businesses may resist expanded obligations to accommodate survivors without clear guidelines or financial assistance for compliance
  • Privacy and disclosure: Tension between protecting survivor confidentiality and enabling employers to provide necessary accommodations, with concerns about potential discrimination if employers know of survivor status
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Unclear penalties and enforcement procedures for violations could limit the law's effectiveness or create excessive liability for employers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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