Labor and immigration_covid

Reopening of businesses post COVID-19 (Video)

Panama, June 5, 2020. We are glad to share the video “Reopening of businesses post-COVID-19 companies” presented by María Teresa Mendoza, partner at Morgan & Morgan, in alliance with The American Chamber of Commerce and Industries of Panama (AmCham). Click here to view: Reopening of businesses post COVID-19 (in Spanish)

COVID-19: Reopening of the National Immigration Authority and the Labor Immigration Department of the Ministry of Labor

Updated on June 1, 2020 National Immigration Authority: Residence Permits are valid until June 7, 2020. This measure is in place since from March 13. The suspension of administrative processes and user service will be lifted from June 8. In-person user servicewill be restored gradually and progressively: Between June 8 and June 12, only attorneys will be allowed to visit, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. As of June 15, the general public will be

COVID-19: Latin American Guide for Employers 2nd Edition

Updated on May 18, 2020  In this guide, Employment Law Alliance (ELA) members from the Latin American region have provided answers to some of the most important questions that companies need to address during the COVID-19 pandemic. María Teresa Mendoza, partner at Morgan & Morgan, covered the Panama chapter of the guide. Click here to

The National Immigration Authority and the Civil Aviation Authority extend the measures taken as a result of the State of Emergency declared due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Updated on May 18, 2020.  National Immigration Authority: The validity of residence permits is extended up to May 31. This extension is in force since March 13. All administrative and procedural terms are suspended until May 31. In-person service to users is also suspended until the same date.  Civil Aviation Authority: The suspension of all

COVID-19: Creation of the Health Committee and the Safety Plan for the return to business activities

Panama, May 12, 2020. In planning for the post-quarantine return to business activities, the Ministry of Labor (MITRADEL, for its initials in Spanish) based on Executive Decree No. 78 of March 16, 2020, has required business to create Special Committees on Health and Hygiene for the Prevention and Care of COVID-19. These committees must include representatives

COVID-19: Update on immigration and labor immigration

Panama, May 4, 2020. The National Immigration Authority and the Ministry of Labor extend the measures taken as a result of the State of Emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. National Immigration Authority Residence permits are extended up to May 15th. This extension is in force since March 13th. Reference is made to all permits

The Central America – COVID-19 Guide for Employers (Podcast)

Panama, April 27, 2020. In this podcast, produced by the Employment Law Alliance (ELA), labor and employment law practitioners from Central America, focus on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted workplaces throughout the region. Speakers: Fernando Farrar (BLP / El Salvador), Alexandra Aguilar (BLP / Costa Rica), Cynthia Chavarría (BLP / Honduras), Favio Batres (BLP

COVID-19: Suspension of employment contracts (Webinar)

Panama, April 23, 2020. In this Webinar, María Teresa Mendoza, partner at Morgan & Morgan, covered the topic “Suspension of employment contracts in times of COVID-19”. The discussion was held in alliance with the Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama. Click here to view: COVID-19: Suspension of employment contracts (in Spanish)

Payment of thirteenth month bonus in suspended employment contracts

Panama, April 15, 2020. The Thirteenth Month is a special mandatory bonus that was established since 1971, to compensate the employees for their contribution to the benefits obtained by the company. It was established by two special regulations, Cabinet Decree No. 221 of November 18, 1971, which established it, and Decree No. 19 of September

Measures applicable to foreigners (Video)

Panama, April 11, 2020. For your convenience, Morgan & Morgan have developed the following infographic video with the measures adopted by the Panamanian Authorities, applicable to foreigners. Click here to view: COVID-19: Measures applicable to foreigners. If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with our legal team at [email protected]