Labor attorney Jaime Sanabria stated that Puerto Rico workers may claim unemployment benefits without a formal dismissal letter from their employer. ^[1] Approximately 3000 workers lost employment following the closure of all Encanto operated KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations in Puerto Rico ^[2] Encanto Restaurants filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on an unspecified Thursday evening after Yum! Brands revoked its franchise operating rights in Puerto Rico ^[3] Encanto Restaurants reported total debts of $123.9 million against total assets of $29.8 million at bankruptcy filing ^[4] Jaime Sanabria stated that employers failing to provide required closure notice must pay 60 days of wages and benefits including medical coverage. ^[5] Jaime Sanabria stated that federal WARN Act requires advance notice for mass layoffs and business closures. ^[6] Jaime Sanabria stated that laid off workers may be entitled to accrued vacation pay, severance and other compensation depending on case circumstances. ^[7] Laid off employees have not received confirmation that final pay, vacation payouts or promised assistance will be provided ^[8]