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Para enmendar el Artículo 6, añadir un nuevo Artículo 8 y reenumerar los actuales Artículos 8, 9, 10 y 11 de la Ley 16-2017, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley de Igualdad Salarial de Puerto Rico”, a los fines de establecer la obligación de los patronos de someter un Informe Anual Patronal de Igualdad Salarial; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill requires employers to submit annual salary equality reports to strengthen enforcement of existing equal pay protections and increase wage transparency.

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Bill Summary · PC 393

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 393 amends Puerto Rico's 2017 Equal Pay Law by requiring employers to submit an annual salary equality report and adding a new Article 8 to the legislation. The bill renumbers existing articles to accommodate this new reporting requirement.

Why is this important

The annual reporting requirement would create a transparent mechanism for monitoring wage gaps between employees, potentially strengthening enforcement of equal pay protections. This shifts from passive complaint-based oversight to proactive employer accountability, affecting thousands of workers and businesses across Puerto Rico.

Potential points of contention

  • Compliance burden: Employers, particularly small and medium-sized businesses, may face increased administrative costs and complexity in collecting and reporting detailed salary data
  • Data privacy concerns: Detailed salary information collection raises questions about employee privacy, data security, and potential misuse of personal wage information
  • Vague enforcement mechanisms: The bill doesn't explicitly detail how reports will be reviewed, what penalties exist for non-compliance, or which agency oversees the process
  • Definition gaps: Unclear whether "equality" accounts for legitimate job differences, experience levels, or if it mandates strict numerical parity regardless of circumstances

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

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