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Browse through brief employment and labor law updates from around the globe. Contact a Littler attorney for more information or view our global locations.
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New Social Security Obligation
New Legislation Enacted
Author: Manuel Rosa, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
A new employer obligation has been added to Article 29 of the Labor Code. Specifically, employers must enroll and pay for social security contributions for employees that (a) are in probationary period, or (b) have agreed to a term/defined employment relationship. This obligation existed in other laws but was incorporated into the main Labor Code.
Obligation to Provide Early Childhood Development Services
New Legislation Enacted
Author: Manuel Rosa, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
The new Growing Together Law requires employers of 100 or more employees on their payroll to provide early childhood development services to their employees. This obligation may be fulfilled through the following options: a) operating a care center in the company’s facilities; b) outsourcing said service; or c) joining with other companies to jointly operate such care center.
Sanctions for Failure to Hire People with Disabilities
New Regulation or Official Guidance
Author: Manuel Rosa, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
Under the Special Law on Inclusion of People with Disabilities, employers are required to hire one person with a disability for every 20 workers in their employ. The law imposing sanctions for failure to meet this requirement has been extended to January 1, 2023.
