Increase in fines for employers hiring foreign personnel without valid work permit

This Law modifies the fines that the Ministry of Labor may impose to employers that hire foreign personnel without having a valid work permit, and the employment of minors, without complying with the requirements established in the law. Comments:  The fines that the Ministry of Labor may apply when foreign personnel is detected without a

Decreto Ejecutivo que crea el requisito de Visa Estampada para ciudadanos de nacionalidad venezolana

Mediante este Decreto Ejecutivo se incluye a la República Bolivariana de Venezuela dentro de los países que requieren Visa Estampada por Cónsul de Panamá para ingresar al territorio nacional Comentarios:  Este Decreto Ejecutivo solo aplica a personas de nacionalidad venezolana. Se designará un funcionario del Servicio Nacional de Migración y un funcionario del Consejo de

Morgan & Morgan participated in forum on labor immigration challenges in Panama

On July 26, 2017, a forum was held in Panama called, “Labor immigration flexibility or restriction, what do we need?” organized by the Panamanian Association of Business Executives. Said forum served as a platform to discuss issues of national interest on legal and practical aspects of work and residence permits for aliens, legalizations and mechanisms

Morgan & Morgan participated in conference on risks in the recruitment of personnel in companies

On June 21, 2017, the conference on “Risks in hiring job candidates” was held in Panama City, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Mexico-Panama (Camexpa). María Teresa Mendoza, partner in the Labor Law Department of Morgan & Morgan, took part as speaker with the theme “Legal aspects in the process of selecting candidates for

Nestor J. Broce, new president of STEP-Panama

Nestor J. Broce, lawyer of MMG Trust, took office as the new president of STEP-Panama for the 2017-2018 period. Mr. Broce is a Senior Associate of Morgan & Morgan, and General Manager of MMG Trust (Panama) S.A., headquarter of the fiduciary operations of Morgan & Morgan Group in Panama. He has a solid professional background,

Attorneys of Morgan & Morgan participated in AmCham conference

Lawyers Kharla Aizpurua O. and Nestor J. Broce from the Legal and Fiduciary Units respectively, participated as speakers at the Law and Tax Committee of the American Chamber of Commerce of Panama (AmCham) to explain the Law 21 of May 10, 2017 that establishes the rules for regulation and supervision of trustees, the trusts business

Morgan & Morgan is recognized as an outstanding firm for its diversity initiatives

Morgan & Morgan was recognized as an outstanding firm at the 2017 Americas Women in Business Law Awards, organized by Euromoney Legal Media Group. This recognition highlights the best initiatives of law firms around the world in diversity, gender equality, innovative projects, minorities, work-personal life balance, pro bono work and talent retention. These nominations are

Regulation of tourists stay in Panama

By Executive Decree No. 269 of May 29th, 2017, the stay as tourists for nationals from Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela, reduces to 90 days. Comments: This Executive Decree applies to individuals who are nationals of Colombia, Nicaragua and Venezuela. A term of ninety (90) days is established for individuals of the above-mentioned nationalities to remain

Nueva Ley que crea la Licencia de Paternidad en Panamá

Mediante la Ley No. 27 de martes 23 de mayo de 2017 se crea la licencia de paternidad para trabajadores de empresas privadas y servidores públicos. Comentarios: La Licencia de paternidad aplica para trabajadores, cuya esposa o conviviente en condiciones de singularidad y estabilidad, se encuentre en estado de gravidez. Para acogerse a la licencia

Morgan & Morgan Strengthens Immigration and Labor Law Practices

Morgan & Morgan is pleased to announce the recent incorporation of partners Ricardo Aleman, Maria Teresa Mendoza and Albalira Montufar to the firm, with the purpose of maintaining the highest level of service in the areas of immigration and labor law of the firm.  They each possess extensive experience advising domestic and multinational corporations, and