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Puerto Rico’s Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act is in force

By DLA Piper on April 16, 2020

Posted in Coronavirus COVID-19, Employment, Food and Retail, franchise, Puerto Rico, Technology

Newly enacted Act 37-2020 (the “Act”) requires private employers in Puerto Rico to provide emergency paid leave for an additional five days to employees who suffer or are suspected

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STJ Strikes Down Validity Of Arbitration Clause In Franchise Agreement Based On The Rules On Specific Acceptance In Adhesion Contracts

By DLA Piper on October 6, 2016

Posted in Brazil, franchise

In a decision issued in September 2016, the Superior Tribunal of Justice (STJ) – the highest court for non-constitutional matters, with responsibility for harmonizing interpretation of federal laws by the state and regional federal courts…
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