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Puerto Rico Worker Support: Lower Hiring Costs, Higher Take-Home Pay.

This act aims to boost economic mobility and employment opportunities in Puerto Rico. It introduces a wage subsidy mechanism for workers and reduces hiring costs for employers, which is expected to result in higher earnings and more jobs. Employers can receive a refund for a portion of the paid subsidies in the form of tax credits or advance payments.
Key points
Workers in Puerto Rico may receive wage subsidies to increase their take-home pay if they earn below the median hourly wage for Puerto Rico.
Employers hiring eligible Puerto Rico employees can reduce their hiring costs, as wage subsidies will be treated as paid payroll taxes.
The federal minimum wage for eligible Puerto Rico employees will be set at $5.00 per hour, regardless of wage subsidy payments.
Employers must inform employees about the amount of wage subsidies received, with financial penalties for non-compliance.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_841
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2021-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EMPLEO Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_841.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Workers in Puerto Rico may receive wage subsidies to increase their take-home pay if they earn below the median hourly wage for Puerto Rico.
  • Employers hiring eligible Puerto Rico employees can reduce their hiring costs, as wage subsidies will be treated as paid payroll taxes.
  • The federal minimum wage for eligible Puerto Rico employees will be set at $5.00 per hour, regardless of wage subsidy payments.
  • Employers must inform employees about the amount of wage subsidies received, with financial penalties for non-compliance.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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