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Puerto Rico Labor Department supports workers after KFC, Taco Bell closures

Puerto Rico labor authorities assist displaced workers following KFC and Taco Bell closures

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Labor Secretary María del Pilar Vélez Casanova stated the government has resources available to assist displaced workers with unemployment benefits and new employment placement [1] The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources activated support services for workers displaced by the closure of KFC and Taco Bell locations in Puerto Rico [2] Displaced workers may submit unemployment benefit claims through the official digital platform at desempleo.trabajo.pr.gov [3] Labor department staff have initiated contact with the restaurant employer to coordinate support for affected employees [4] In-person employment support services are available at 13 regional labor offices and 2 municipal alliance centers across Puerto Rico [5]
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  1. Labor Secretary María del Pilar Vélez Casanova stated the government has resources available to assist displaced workers with unemployment benefits and new employment placement · Periódico PresenciaPuerto Rico
  2. The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources activated support services for workers displaced by the closure of KFC and Taco Bell locations in Puerto Rico · Periódico PresenciaPuerto Rico
  3. Displaced workers may submit unemployment benefit claims through the official digital platform at desempleo.trabajo.pr.gov · Periódico PresenciaPuerto Rico
  4. Labor department staff have initiated contact with the restaurant employer to coordinate support for affected employees · La Voz Digital de Puerto Rico
  5. In-person employment support services are available at 13 regional labor offices and 2 municipal alliance centers across Puerto Rico · Periódico PresenciaPuerto Rico
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