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Premier Puerto Rico Business Law Firm - Estrella, LLC.

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Estrella, LLC is a premier Puerto Rico business firm with experienced lawyers who provide comprehensive legal representation. Contact us now to learn more.

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Puerto Rico Corporate Attorney - Estrella, LLC.

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As a Puerto Rico corporate attorney, Estrella, LLC excels at advising clients both large and small in corporate law. Contact us today to learn more.

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Employment law governs the relationship between an employer and employees. Estrella, LLC is a premier Puerto Rico employment and labor litigation firm. Our employer defense lawyers provide high-quality legal representation to clients, helping them to resolve a wide range of workplace disputes and make informed decisions about day-to-day business operations.

Estrella, LLC represents a variety of employers who conduct business in Puerto Rico. Our employment and labor practice spans the entire spectrum of employment matters including:

Employment Contracts

ADA and EEOC Practices

Wage and Hour Claims

Workers' Compensation

Title VII

Family Medical Leave Act

Employee Handbooks

Sexual Harassment

Wrongful Termination

Puerto Rico Labor Laws

Although Puerto Rico is a Commonwealth of the United States, the employment laws governing companies who do business in Puerto Rico are more generous to employees than U.S. laws. Our attorneys routinely educate companies about the nuances of Puerto Rico's labor and employment laws and help business owners make strategic business decisions that protect them from future liability.

Puerto Rico's employment laws offer more protections to employees than other U.S. jurisdictions. For example, Puerto Rico has higher severance requirements than most other states. Before terminating or suspending an employee, contact one of our employment attorneys to discuss your rights and protections.

Unlike most other states, employees in Puerto Rico are not employees at will; an employee can only be terminated for just cause. Generally, just cause for termination exists when an employee engages in disorderly conduct, fails to perform work according to company standards or repeatedly violates the employer's reasonable written rules. Exceptions are granted under the employee's probation period or if an employee was hired for a specific term and completed that term prior to termination.

If a contract specifies a fixed term for employment, then the employee can be dismissed after the term is complete. However, a fixed term of employment does not deprive an employee of protection under Puerto Rico law. Employers can hire an employee for a probationary period of no more than nine months (for non-exempt) or twelve months (for exempt). Once the probationary period has passed, the employment contract will be interpreted as if it is for an indefinite term.

Premier Puerto Rico Employment Lawyers

Employers in Puerto Rico face many challenges. Our attorneys help clients navigate complex labor and employment laws and assist in a variety of employment law matters. Our Puerto Rico employer defense lawyers help clients operate proactively to avoid disputes. However, disputes are an inevitable part of business. We provide efficient legal representation to help resolve employment and labor disputes as quickly as possible, minimizing time and expense.

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Puerto Rico Employer Defense Lawyer - Estrella, LLC.

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As a Puerto Rico employer defense lawyer, Estrella, LLC offers high-quality legal representation, helping clients resolve a wide range of disputes.

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Puerto Rico Real Estate Attorney - Estrella, LLC.

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Connect with a Puerto Rico real estate attorney at Estrella, LLC today to discuss your commercial or residential needs. We’re here to protect your rights.

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We are proud to have been selected as the Exclusive Contributor of the Puerto Rico Chapter for The Legal 500’s Litigation Country Comparative Guide. Click here to access the chapter online or here for a PDF copy.

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The combined intelligence of humans and artificial intelligence is better than either on their own We partner with LegalSifter to offer a “combined intelligence” solution for contract review and negotiation by in-house legal, procurement, and commercial teams. Our solution uses LegalSifter’s AI combined with our advice to: quickly review documents with your company’s institutional knowledge in-context ofFull Read

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San Juan, Puerto Rico – Estrella LLC, a leading full-service business law firm in Puerto Rico, is pleased to announce that Neyla Lee Ortiz has rejoined the firm. Neyla will serve as Counsel in the Corporate and Commercial group where she will focus her practice on Government Affairs and State and Federal Funding Programs. Leveraging