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PC 129

Para enmendar los Artículos 1 y 3, y añadir un Artículo 3(a) a la Ley 17-2006, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para el Empleo Prioritario de Personas Mayores de 60 años”, a los fines de incluir expresamente entre las modalidades elegibles de empleo prioritario o la concesión de incentivos encaminados al empleo de personas adultas mayores, los Programa de Trabajo a Distancia en las agencias, departamentos, corporaciones públicas e instrumentalidades públicas, así como programas similares en el sector privado, municipios participantes; así como el implementar un programa de formación y capacitación específico para los adultos mayores en las modalidad de trabajo a distancia; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill expands senior employment law to include remote work options and requires digital skills training for workers aged 60+ across public and private sectors.

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Bill Summary · PC 129

Legislative bill overview

Bill PC 129 amends Puerto Rico's 2006 Law for Priority Employment of People Over 60 by adding remote work as an eligible employment modality and incentive option across public agencies, corporations, and the private sector. The bill also mandates the creation of a specific training and capacity-building program to prepare older adults for remote work positions.

Why is this important

This addresses employment barriers for older workers by modernizing the 25-year-old employment law to reflect contemporary work arrangements. Remote work can increase job accessibility for seniors with mobility limitations or health constraints, while formal training ensures they can compete effectively in digital work environments.

Potential points of contention

  • Program costs and funding source: No specification of who finances the training programs or infrastructure requirements, raising questions about fiscal impact on already-strained public budgets
  • Digital divide assumptions: May overestimate older adults' existing technological proficiency; without robust training, the remote work option could become inaccessible to those most needing employment
  • Incentive structure clarity: Vague language about what "incentives" entail for private employers—potential ambiguity could lead to inconsistent implementation or insufficient employer participation
  • Monitoring and enforcement: No explicit mechanism described for ensuring compliance across public and private sectors or measuring program effectiveness

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

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