Maite Medero

Labour & Employment

Labour &Employment Litigation

As the head of Estrella’s Labor & Employment Practice Group, Maité Medero serves as a trusted advisor to some of the Puerto Rico’s largest companies where she regularly advises their human resources leadership and teams to ensure compliance with workplace laws.

Maité advises companies of all sizes on the day-to-day challenges of managing their employees and resolving business issues and the unique nuances of doing business in Puerto Rico.

She offers legal guidance on matters ranging from employee hiring, discipline, termination, mandatory protocols and leaves, trainings, investigations and EEOC compliance. She has a deep understanding of both Federal and Puerto Rico labor and employment law and litigation, and significant experience working with both private industry and the public sector clients. Additionally, she is a seasoned litigator, handling cases involving discrimination, disability, wrongful termination, and wage and hour disputes.

She works with employers in a wide range of industries and has specific experience working with some of the largest retailers in the world as they establish and operate a presence or franchise in Puerto Rico. Whether clients are established entities seeking expansion into Puerto Rico or newly emerging companies, Maité provides tailored guidance and practical strategies that are both proactive and preventative.

Maité’s years of experience has also made her a sought-after speaker and trainer in human resources matters and a recognized leader in the industry. She is also involved in professional organizations such the Association of Human Resources Professionals, which she presided in 2019.

Asociación de Profesionales en Relaciones Laborales / President, 2019 / Member of the Board, 2016-18

Federal Bar Association

SHRM, Puerto Rico Chapter

Puerto Rico Bar Association

Successfully represented national big box retainer in wrongful dismissal case ensuring granting of Motion for Summary Judgment.

Assist local employer in the implementation of human resources policies and labor law; intensive labor training.

Efficient mediation and settlement negotiation of wrongful discharge claims for multinational employers.

Effective counseling of startup employer in arbitration proceedings and hearing ensuring a victory.

Guidance to local employer in a major and complex case involving discharge of 90% of their employees due to violations of their rules of conduct.

University of Puerto Rico School of Law

LLM

2022

University of Puerto Rico School of Law

J.D.

2005

University of Puerto Rico

B.S.

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