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PC 564

Para derogar los Artículos 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14, 2.15, 2.16, 2.17, 2.18, 2.19, 2.20, 2.21, 6.1, 6.2 y 7.1 de la Ley Núm. 4-2017, según enmendada., mejor conocida como la “Ley de Transformación y Flexibilidad Laboral”; enmendar los Artículos 4, 5, 6 y 11 de la Ley Núm. 379 de 15 de mayo de 1948, según enmendada; enmendar las Sección 4 de la Ley Núm. 289 de 9 de abril de 1946, según enmendada; con el fin de ampliar los derechos de la clase trabajadora con respecto a las horas extra de trabajo; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Summary of Bill PC 564 OverviewThis bill seeks to repeal various articles from the "Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act" (Law No. 4-2017) and amend several sections of existin

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Bill Summary · PC 564

Summary of Bill PC 564

Overview

This bill seeks to repeal various articles from the "Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act" (Law No. 4-2017) and amend several sections of existing labor laws in Puerto Rico. The primary purpose is to expand the rights of the working class with respect to overtime work.

Key Provisions

  1. Repeal of Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act Articles: The bill proposes to repeal 25 articles from the Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act, which had previously made changes to overtime, work schedules, and other labor regulations.
  2. Amendments to Law 379 of 1948: The bill would amend Articles 4, 5, 6, and 11 of Law 379 of 1948, which regulates the maximum number of hours employees can work per week and the compensation for overtime.
  3. Amendments to Law 289 of 1946: The bill would amend Section 4 of Law 289 of 1946, which addresses the rights of workers to receive compensation for overtime hours.
  4. Expansion of Overtime Rights: The primary goal of the bill is to expand the rights of workers regarding overtime compensation and work hours, reversing changes made by the previous Labor Transformation and Flexibility Act.

Affected Parties

  • All workers in Puerto Rico, as the bill aims to restore and expand overtime protections and compensation.
  • Employers in Puerto Rico, who would be required to comply with the amended overtime regulations.

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced on April 29, 2025 and has been referred to the relevant legislative committee(s) for consideration.
  • The legislative process will involve committee hearings, debates, and potential amendments before the bill can be voted on and potentially passed into law.

Overall, this bill represents an effort to roll back recent labor reforms and strengthen the rights of workers in Puerto Rico, particularly regarding overtime work and compensation.

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

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