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PS 1026

Para enmendar los Artículos 10 y 12 de la Ley 90-2020, según enmendada, conocida como “Ley para Prohibir y Prevenir el Acoso Laboral en Puerto Rico”, a los fines de eliminar el requisito de acudir al Negociado de Métodos Alternos para la Solución de Conflictos de la Rama Judicial previo a la presentación de una reclamación civil al amparo de esta ley, aclarar el término para presentar la acción civil; y para otros fines relacionados.

2025-2028 Session

PS 1026 removes mandatory mediation requirement before filing workplace harassment civil claims in Puerto Rico, streamlining victim access to judicial remedies.

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Bill Summary · PS 1026

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 1026 amends Puerto Rico's 2020 Anti-Workplace Harassment Law (Ley 90-2020) to eliminate the mandatory requirement that employees use the Judicial Branch's Alternative Conflict Resolution Office before filing a civil harassment claim. The bill also seeks to clarify the timeline for submitting civil lawsuits under this law.

Why is this important

This change directly affects workplace harassment victims' access to justice by removing a procedural barrier that currently delays civil remedies. By streamlining the complaint process, employees can pursue legal action more directly, potentially reducing the time and costs associated with mandatory alternative dispute resolution.

Potential points of contention

  • Business community concerns: Employers may argue that eliminating mandatory mediation removes an opportunity for cost-effective conflict resolution and reduces litigation burdens on courts
  • Timeline ambiguity: The bill's vague language about "clarifying" the term for filing civil action leaves questions about whether deadlines are being extended, shortened, or simply clarified—requiring careful legislative interpretation
  • Access vs. burden balance: Critics may contend that removing mandatory mediation could overwhelm the civil court system with harassment cases that might have been resolved through alternative means

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

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