A new law in Puerto Rico, Act No. 27-2024 (Act 27), makes it easier for foreign employers to hire employees to work from within Puerto Rico, and for persons to relocate to work remotely within Puerto Rico for employers that do not maintain a presence on the island.
Enacted on January 17, 2024, with Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi’s endorsement of House of Representatives’ Bill 1745, Act 27 establishes that covered private employers are not required to comply with Puerto Rican employment legislation and that the employment relationship will only be subject to the employment contract, with minimal exceptions.
Act 27, which is effective immediately and governs over any conflicting law, applies if the employee is… Read more
