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PC 62

Para enmendar el Artículo 5-A de la Ley Núm. 45 de 18 de abril de 1935, según enmendada, a fin de disponer que en el caso de accidentes graves que sean manejados por la Corporación del Fondo del Seguro del Estado y que requieran tratamientos prolongados, según se defina mediante reglamento, el término para solicitar reposición de empleo será de quince (15) días luego de que el trabajador sea dado de alta; siempre y cuando no hayan transcurrido veinticuatro (24) meses desde la fecha del accidente; y para otros fines.

2025-2028 Session

Bill extends job reinstatement requests to 15 days post-discharge for serious workplace accident victims in Puerto Rico, within 24 months of injury.

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Bill Summary · PC 62

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 62 amends Puerto Rico's workers' compensation law to extend the deadline for requesting job reinstatement after serious accidents. Workers who require prolonged treatment (as defined by regulation) would have 15 days after medical discharge to request reinstatement, rather than an earlier deadline, provided the request occurs within 24 months of the accident.

Why is this important

This affects thousands of Puerto Rico's injured workers by potentially providing greater opportunity to reclaim their jobs after serious, lengthy recoveries. The change addresses a practical problem: workers undergoing extended rehabilitation may miss reinstatement deadlines while still medically incapacitated, losing job protection rights permanently.

Potential points of contention

  • Defining "prolonged treatment": The bill delegates specifics to future regulations, creating uncertainty about which workers actually qualify and leaving room for administrative interpretation disputes
  • Employer burden and costs: Businesses may face extended liability periods and uncertainty about rehiring obligations, potentially discouraging hiring of workers with serious injury histories
  • 24-month window debate: Some argue the 24-month cap inadequately protects workers with severe injuries requiring longer recoveries, while others view it as excessive employer exposure

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

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