Updated December 1st 2025
All About Terminating Employees in Puerto Rico
Understand how to terminate employees in Puerto Rico and how Justworks EOR can help simplify the process.

Terminating an Employee in Puerto Rico
Unlike the U.S., Puerto Rico doesn’t recognize at-will employment. Employers may only terminate employees by mutual agreement, just cause, or economic need/redundancy.

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