With a strong reputation as adviser of corporate clients, the labour department at Littler Mendelson, P.C. offers advice in all areas of labour and employment law, including employee benefits and commercial litigation. The team assists with the prevention of disputes, but also has strong litigators with significant experience in obtaining motions to dismiss and summary judgments, while also handling cases before the federal and local courts. Anabel Rodríguez-Alonso specialises in collective bargaining strategy, collective bargaining agreements, mediation and arbitration. Carl Schuster is known for litigating sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation cases. Rafael Aguiló-Vélez is well regarded as a trial lawyer in civil litigation regarding wrongful dismissal, discrimination and breaches of contract, among other areas.

O'Neill & Borges‘ labour and preventive practices department stands out for its representation of employers in collective bargaining negotiations in the private and public sectors. The team also has vast experience of representing clients in arbitration, awards reviews and unfair practices procedures, especially before the Puerto Rico Labour Relations Board in Washington DC. Of counsel Yldefonso López-Morales is well known for handling union campaigns and collective bargaining negotiations. Carlos George defends employers in retaliation, wage and hour, libel and defamation claims. Trade secrets and confidentiality agreements are among Alberto Bayouth-Montes‘s specialisms.

Cancio, Nadal & Rivera‘s labour law department addresses the needs of employers in the public and private sectors. Ángel Pagán is a sought-after civil litigator for labour and employment matters in both the local and federal courts. Marta Rivera-Ruiz focuses on human resources matters for international clients. Litigator and arbitrator Francisco Vargaz-López takes up traditional work, including unjust discharge, discrimination, wage and hour, sexual harassment, workers’ compensation and medical leave matters. Rafael Nadal Arcelay is another key contact in the department, with experience in labour relations, unions and collective bargaining, as well as a niche expertise in the education sector.

Casillas Santiago & Torres LLC‘s labour and employment practice ranges from traditional union relations and human resources matters to representation during employment disputes, while also focusing on preventive advice. Juan Casillas-Ayala handles employee terminations, reorganisations, class actions, sexual harassment matters and arbitration.

The San Juan office of employment-focused US firm Jackson Lewis P.C. is led by Juan Felipe Santos, who also acts as office litigation manager; he stands out for his representation of employers before the federal and Puerto Rican courts. The group also includes employment discrimination and wage and hour law experts Sara Colón-Acevedo and Pedro Torres-Díaz, who has longstanding experience defending clients before federal and local courts and administrative forums in Puerto Rico and Florida. Of counsels Rosangela Sanfilippo Resumil and Carlos Saavedra-Gutiérrez complete the team.

Jiménez Graffam & Lausell provides wide-ranging labour and employment advice, with a particular focus on defending employers in unfair labour practice cases, among other disputes, and advising on union avoidance, labour relations and day-to-day employment issues. Raquel Dulzaides  is among the key lawyers in the practice and stands out for her expertise in collective bargaining agreements. Nelson Román-Méndez  covers employment contracts, compliance and employment discrimination matters, while also defending clients in employment discrimination and unjust termination cases before the appellate courts.

Pietrantoni Méndez & Alvarez LLP‘s labour and employment team focuses on representing employers in matters covering the full spectrum of employment relationships. Union campaigns, collective bargaining, arbitration and National Labour Relations Board matters make up the firm’s core offering. Counsels Alicia Figueroa-Llinás  and Juan Pérez-Otero  concentrate on terminations, employment discrimination and sexual harassment matters. Maria Rey Cancio  advises on employee pensions and benefits plans. Héctor Santaella-Santé  handles wrongful termination, equal opportunity, and wage and hour claims and also sits as an arbitrator.

Silva-Cofresí, Manzano & Padró, LLC  is a much-praised labour and employment boutique focused on employment discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation and wrongful discharge claims. The sizeable team includes José Silva Cofresí, who has longstanding expertise in employee discipline, internal investigations, and workplace safety and health matters; Pedro Manzano Yates, an expert in discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation and whistleblower claims; and Enrique Padró-Rodríguez, who is known for litigating labour injunctions and temporary restraining orders at both trial and appellate level.

Adsuar Muñiz Goyco Seda & Pérez-Ochoa‘s labour and employment team is known for representing management in collective bargaining, business immigration and employment law matters. Arbitration and mediation in labour disputes are also among the firm’s areas of expertise. Edwin Seda Fernández chairs the department and assists employers in the private and public sectors in matters involving unions and individual employees.

At Goldman Antonetti & Córdova, the labour and employment team primarily focuses on dispute resolution and is particularly active in defending clients in employment discrimination, sexual harassment and workers’ compensation cases. Howard Pravda  leads the team and has in-depth expertise in the full spectrum of labour and employment matters. Counsel Luis F. Antonetti  handles work relating to occupational health and safety, as well as arbitration and mediation.

Nolla, Palou & Casellas, LLC advises employers on a vast array of labour and employment law matters, with an emphasis on the defence of discrimination, civil rights, harassment, and wage and hour claims, where Juan Casellas Rodríguez specialises. HR policies, employment agreements and training are also key to the firm’s offering. José Nolla-Mayoral mainly assists large and small public and private companies, financial institutions and banks. Luis Palou Balsa is an expert in representing management in labour disputes and the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

Reichard & Escalera assists corporate clients with the day-to-day management of personnel, while also representing them in employment litigation, including  discrimination and harassment, wage and hour violation, and breach of contract claims. Workplace health and safety and preventive practices complete the firm’s offering. Litigator Sylmarie Arizmendi is a key member of the team.

Sepulvado, Maldonado & Couret‘s employment and benefits team, led by Elaine Maldovado-Matias, handles all aspects of matters regarding human resources management. Maldovado also litigates cases under the Employment Retirement Income Security Act, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.

Toro Colón Mullet, P.S.C. takes up a wide array of in and out-of-court labour and employment work relating to federal and Commonwealth law. The practice is led by counsel Juan Curbelo-Pizá, who stands out for his longstanding experience in collective bargaining agreements and representation of clients before the National Labour Relations Board and the Office of Mediation and Adjudication of the Puerto Rican Department of Labour. Linette Figueroa-Torres, who specialises in wrongful discharge claims, and senior associate Wilfredo Soto-Suárez, who focuses on day-to-day human resources and employment matters, are also key contacts.