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Morgan & Morgan outstands in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025.
Panama, October 25, 2023. “Morgan & Morgan is a world-class law firm and, in addition to being the largest firm in Panama, has a group of terrific attorneys.” In number of ranked practices and individuals, Morgan & Morgan is Panama´s most recognized law firm in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025. With 40 individual rankings
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Inauguration of the President-Elect on July 1: Important matters employers should know.
The Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, in its article 181, establishes that the President and Vice President of the Republic of Panama shall take office before the National Assembly on the first day of July following their election. This year, July 1, 2024, is a Monday. The Labor Code, in its article 46,
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Morgan & Morgan advised Platinum Brands, S.A. on acquisition of KFC and Dairy Queen assets in Panama.
Panama, May 31, 2024. Morgan & Morgan has advised Platinum Brands, S.A. (“PBSA”) on the acquisition of assets related to the operation of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) and Dairy Queen franchises in the Republic of Panama, previously owned by Franquicias Panameñas, S.A. (“FPSA”). As part of this transaction, PBSA has assumed the operation of
Labor aspects of the upcoming May 5th elections
In accordance with the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, voting in the general elections is both a right and a duty that all voters, Panamanian citizens, have. Under this perspective, the Electoral Code contains a series of rules applicable to private companies in regard to these elections (arts. 406 and 407). It is
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Electoral Labor Immunity in Panama
Electoral labor immunity in Panama is a matter of crucial importance for both employers and employees, to ensure fairness and democratic participation in the electoral process, especially for those employees who decide to run as candidates or are elected to public office. Electoral labor immunity is the guarantee and protection that candidates and electoral delegates
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Work and rest during Holy Week
The Labor Code states that Good Friday is a mandatory rest day, it is paid as an ordinary working day, which means that, in general, companies close their operations on that day and employees do not work. Employees who work on Good Friday are entitled to receive payment of their salary with a surcharge of
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New minimum wage rates
Executive Decree No. 1 of January 10th, 2024 The President of the Republic has issued the new Minimum Wage Decree that becomes effective as of January 16th, 2024, considering that a consensus was not reached in the Minimum Wage Commission, and it is up to the Executive Branch to set the new applicable rates. It
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Actions to take into account due to new outcomes of COVID-19 cases.
Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in our country, we want to remind you of the actions to take in case you have been exposed to the virus or if you are COVID-19 positive. According to Executive Decree No. 64, of November 30, 2023, the actions to follow are: *Day 0: for asymptomatic patients
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Morgan & Morgan outstands in The Legal 500 Latin America 2024.
Panama, October 25, 2023. With 30 attorneys and eleven ranked practices, Morgan & Morgan heads the Panama chapter of The Legal 500 Latin America 2024 edition. In addition, nine practice areas receive the top Tier 1 ranking in the publication. Recommended individuals: Alejandro Chevalier: Dispute Resolution. Allen Candanedo: Intellectual Property. Ana Carolina Castillo: Projects and Energy. Andres V.
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Remote work after Covid: Panama’s experience
By Maria Teresa Mendoza, Partner, Labor Law. This article was originally published on CorporateLiveWire, Expert Guide, August 2023. The Covid-19 pandemic changed our lives in many ways and has had a long-term impact on various different aspects, including how people organise their work and where the work is performed. Working remotely is not a new
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