Hiring, Paying and Caring for Talent in More Than 150 Nations
Fixed term contracts are permitted in Puerto Rico for a specific period of project, but must be reasonably limited in duration to justify their temporary nature. They should not be repeatedly renewed. Cumulatively, they should not be longer than three years. Depending on the facts, they can be deemed indefinite. For example, if work continues beyond the expiration of the term, the contract will be deemed indefinite. Fixed term contracts are exempt from the just cause requirement for termination.
Probationary periods are permitted and automatically applied. Executive, administrative, and professional (exempt) Workers are automatically subject to a 12-month probationary period. For all other Workers (non-exempt), the period is nine months.
Workers recognize eight paid public holidays. Work performed on public holidays by non-exempt Workers should be compensated at 150% of wages.
Non-exempt Workers accrue sick leave at a rate of one day for each month where 115 hours or more were worked. Unused sick leave carries over year to year, but cannot exceed 15 days. Exempt Workers sick leave benefits are not statutory. They must be outlined by employment agreement.
Non-exempt Workers accrue sick leave at a rate of one day for each month where 115 hours or more were worked. Unused sick leave carries over year to year, but cannot exceed 15 days. Exempt Workers sick leave benefits are not statutory. They must be outlined by employment agreement.
Non-exempt Workers are entitled to 150% of wages for work performed in excess of the regular workweek. Exempt Workers are not entitled to overtime. Rather, they are compensated for each week of work regardless of hours worked.
Creating a worldwide workforce is a continuous process that extends beyond a contract.
TCWGlobal surpasses the typical employer of record (EOR) by ensuring that your team receives personalized attention, ranging from smooth payrolling management to customized benefits based on your specific needs and location.
