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PS 228

Para establecer la "Ley de licencia de cuidado familiar en el empleo público"; estatuir una licencia con sueldo para personas cuidadoras de familiares de edad avanzada o con diversidad funcional; y para decretar otras disposiciones complementarias.

2025-2028 Session

Puerto Rico bill establishes paid family caregiving leave for public sector employees caring for elderly or disabled relatives, but stalled in committee citing unspecified concerns.

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Bill Summary · PS 228

Legislative bill overview

Bill PS 228 proposes establishing a "Family Care Leave Law for Public Employment" in Puerto Rico, which would grant paid leave to public sector employees who serve as caregivers for elderly family members or relatives with functional diversity (disabilities). The law would create a new employment benefit specifically for government workers managing caregiving responsibilities.

Why is this important

This legislation addresses the growing challenge of work-life balance for public employees who juggle employment with significant caregiving duties, a responsibility that disproportionately affects women and impacts workforce productivity. The measure recognizes that caregiving—particularly for aging populations and people with disabilities—creates legitimate demands that may require temporary workplace accommodation. Implementation could affect budget allocations, staffing patterns, and set precedent for private sector employment practices in Puerto Rico.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact and funding: The cost of paid leave for caregivers in Puerto Rico's public sector could strain already-limited government budgets, raising questions about sustainability and whether resources should be redirected elsewhere
  • Scope limitations: By covering only public employees, the law may create disparities with private sector workers facing identical caregiving pressures, potentially disadvantaging the majority workforce
  • Definition and eligibility challenges: The bill must clarify what constitutes "functional diversity," age thresholds for elderly relatives, and caregiving intensity requirements to prevent misuse and ensure fair administration

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

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