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Panama Establishes Procedure to Verify Authenticity of Medical Certificates of Incapacity
Panama, August 21, 2025. By means of Executive Decree No. 17 dated August 11, 2025, the Government of Panama has established the regulatory framework for the procedure to verify the authenticity of Medical Certificates of Incapacity. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure proper management, monitoring, control, and traceability of such certificates, thereby strengthening the
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The Social Security Fund launches “MI RETIRO SEGURO” tool and extends the deadline until August 2026 for the transition to the new pension system.
Panama, August 7, 2025. By means of Resolution No. 474-2025-D.G. dated August 4, 2025, the Social Security Fund has enabled, as of August 6, 2025, the digital tool “MI RETIRO SEGURO”, available at the website https://micajadigital.css.gob.pa. This platform allows insured individuals to digitally calculate and compare their old-age pension, based on their individual account, in order
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Law No. 462 of March 18, 2025 – Key Reforms to the Social Security Fund (CSS) of Panama.
Panama, March 20, 2025. Law No. 462 of March 18, 2025, introduces several significant reforms to Panama’s Social Security Fund (CSS). These reforms aim to rescue the system from insolvency, ensure the sustainability of the Disability, Old Age, and Death Regime, and improve the quality of healthcare service management. From this extensive new law, the
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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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