In the latest episode of La Hora Laboral, Ferraiuoli’s Senior Counsel, Nani Marchand-Sánchez, and labor attorney Yarlene Jiménez Rosario discuss Senate Bill 174, a proposed amendment to Puerto Rico’s Law 44-1985 (ADITA). This bill aims to define employees who suffer from endometriosis as persons with impairment if the condition limits their performance at work, their capacity to study or the enjoyment of life. .
The podcast explores whether a blanket disability classification is the best approach. Instead, a case-by-case evaluation may offer a balanced solution, aligning with federal standards like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
If you’re an HR professional, employer or legal expert, this episode is a must-listen.
Listen to the full episode in Spanish here.
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