ARTICLE · 12 AUGUST 2025

Breastfeeding At Work Redefined: Puerto Rico's New Code Ushers In Major Changes

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The groundbreaking Lactation/Breastfeeding Code, signed into law 08.01.25, repeals Law 427-2000 and replaces it entirely, along with multiple other lactation-related laws.

Puerto RicoEmployment and HR

Sara E. Colón-Acevedo

Karina Rodríguez

Tatiana Leal-González

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The groundbreaking Lactation/Breastfeeding Code, signed into law 08.01.25, repeals Law 427-2000 and replaces it entirely, along with multiple other lactation-related laws.
Employees, regardless of whether part-time or full-time, are now entitled to no less than one paid hour per workday to breastfeed their child or express breastmilk, for a minimum of 12 months after returning from maternity leave.
Employers must notify all employees of their rights under the new code.

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Breastfeeding At Work Redefined: Puerto Rico's New Code Ushers In Major Changes

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