On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). The ARRA, commonly known as the stimulus package, includes temporary changes to the COBRA continuation coverage rights of certain qualified individuals resulting from involuntary terminations. The changes include, among other things, a subsidy of COBRA premiums, new notice requirements,… Read more »
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New FMLA Regulations and Forms Published
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) revised Final Regulations on the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (“FMLA”), including regulations on the new leaves for military family members, were published yesterday in the Federal Register. They become effective on January 17, 2009. The Final Regulations and forms can be retrieved at our FINAL REGULATIONS… Read more »
ADA Amendments Acts of 2008 In Line With 2004 Amendments to Puerto Rico Disability Statute
On September 25, 2008, the President signed into law the “ADA Amendments Act of 2008” (“ADAAA”). The ADAAA significantly amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) and will affect how employers analyze coverage and requests for reasonable accommodation under the ADA. The ADAAA becomes effective on January 1, 2009. The drafters of the… Read more »
U.S. Department of Labor Releases a Report on the Effectiveness of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) Regulations
On June 27, 2007, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) released the Family and Medical Leave Act Regulations: A Report on the Department of Labor’s Request for Information (“the Report”). In December 2006, the Department issued a Request for Information on the effectiveness of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) regulations. The Report was… Read more »
President Bush Signs Into Law New Family Leave In Connection With Members Of The Armed Forces.
Effective January 28, 2008, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) was amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (NDAA) to allow a “spouse, son, daughter, parent, or next of kin” to take up to 26 work weeks of leave to care for a “member of the Armed Forces,… Read more »
Final Revision to Regulation No. 13 of the Puerto Rico Department of Labor becomes effective today.
Nolla, Palou & Casellas, LLC is a young, aggressive law firm founded on the belief that excellence, personal attention, teamwork, and cost efficiency, lead to exceeding clients’ expectations. The firm was founded in 2006 by José A. B. Nolla-Mayoral, Luis E. Palou-Balsa and Juan M. Casellas-Rodríguez, all former partners at McConnell Valdés. We have provided… Read more »
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) signed into law on March 18, 2020.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) signed into law on March 18, 2020 in response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. We wanted to share important details. Legislative Update The Families First Coronavirus Response Act extends additional assistance and protections to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis. In general, it contains several… Read more »
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), requires new paid and unpaid leaves in response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), requires new paid and unpaid leaves in response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Lock Down in Puerto Rico – Our operations
In compliance with the mandatory lock down imposed in Puerto Rico and following social distancing recommendations to address the spread of COVID 19, we have made the decision to suspend operations in our offices until March 30, but all our members and staff will be working remotely.
All You Need to Know about the Paycheck Protection Program
Small business Paycheck Protection Program available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) providing 100% guaranteed and forgivable loans for payroll, employee benefits, rent, mortgage, lease payments, and utility payments due to the coronavirus COVID19 pandemic.
