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PC 566

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 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 y derogar el Artículo 3-A de la Ley Núm. 80 de 30 de mayo de 1976, según enmendada, mejor conocida como “Ley Sobre Despidos Injustificados”, con el fin de restablecer y ampliar los derechos de la clase trabajadora en Puerto Rico; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Bill repeals key provisions of 2017 labor reform law to restore worker protections in Puerto Rico, including dismissal safeguards and employment rights previously weakened.

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Bill Summary · PC 566

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 566 seeks to repeal major sections of the 2017 Labor Transformation and Flexibility Law (Ley 4-2017) and substantially amend the 1976 Wrongful Dismissal Law (Ley 80). The bill aims to restore and expand worker protections in Puerto Rico that were reduced or eliminated by the 2017 labor reform.

Why is this important

The 2017 labor law significantly weakened employment protections and made it easier for employers to dismiss workers. This bill represents an attempt to reverse those changes and restore protections related to job security, dismissal procedures, and worker rights. The outcome will materially affect labor standards, employer obligations, and workplace conditions for Puerto Rico's workforce.

Potential points of contention

  • Business competitiveness concerns: Employers may argue that restoring stricter labor protections increases operational costs and reduces hiring flexibility, potentially harming economic competitiveness
  • Scope and retroactivity: The extensive repeal of Law 4-2017 raises questions about which specific protections are being restored, whether changes apply retroactively, and unintended consequences of partial legal framework removal
  • Economic impact disagreement: Labor advocates claim worker protections boost the economy through demand, while business groups argue flexibility drives growth; evidence supports both perspectives depending on implementation details

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

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