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'''Carlos José Saavedra Gutiérrez''' (born July 1, 1986) is a [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] lawyer who is the 21st and current Secretary of the [[Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources]] (PRDOL). Appointed by Governor [[Ricardo Rosselló]], Saavedra is the youngest individual to lead the Puerto Rico Department of Labor. As Secretary, Saavedra has overseen the implementation of a labor reform that amended and modernized much of the labor and employment legislation in Puerto Rico. During his tenure, Puerto Rico has achieved the lowest [[unemployment rate]] in the historical series as tracked by the [[Bureau of Labor Statistics]].<ref>https://thehill.com/latino/402376-puerto-rico-reports-lowest-unemployment-in-50-years</ref>
'''Carlos José Saavedra Gutiérrez''' (born July 1, 1986) is a [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]] lawyer who is the current [[General Counsel]] and Labor Affairs Advisor to Puerto Rico Governor [[Ricardo Rosselló]]. Prior to that, Saavedra was the 21st Secretary of the [[Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources]] (PRDOL). Appointed by Governor Rosselló, Saavedra is the youngest individual to have led the Puerto Rico Department of Labor. As Secretary, Saavedra oversaw the implementation of a labor reform that amended and modernized much of the labor and employment legislation in Puerto Rico. During his tenure, Puerto Rico achieved the lowest [[unemployment rate]] in the historical series as tracked by the [[Bureau of Labor Statistics]]. <ref>https://thehill.com/latino/402376-puerto-rico-reports-lowest-unemployment-in-50-years</ref> Also, at the end of his tenure as Secretary, non-farm private sector payroll employment in Puerto Rico was at its highest level in four years.


On February 24, 2019, Governor Rosselló promoted Saavedra to the position of General Counsel to the Governor of Puerto Rico. <ref> http://sincomillas.com/carlos-saavedra-nombrado-asesor-legal-y-laboral-del-gobernador/</ref>
On February 24, 2019, Governor Rosselló promoted Saavedra to the position of General Counsel to the Governor of Puerto Rico. <ref> http://sincomillas.com/carlos-saavedra-nombrado-asesor-legal-y-laboral-del-gobernador/</ref>

Revision as of 23:57, 18 May 2019

Carlos Saavedra Gutiérrez
21st Secretary of Labor and Human Resources of Puerto Rico
In office
January 2, 2017 – May 19, 2019
GovernorRicardo Rosselló
Preceded byVance Thomas
Succeeded byBriseida Torres Reyes
Personal details
Born
Carlos José Saavedra Gutiérrez

(1986-07-01) July 1, 1986 (age 38)
Mayaguez, Puerto Rico U.S.
NationalityAmerican, Puerto Rican
Political partyRepublican
Other political
affiliations		New Progressive Party
EducationUniversity of Puerto Rico (BA, Political Science)
University of Puerto Rico School of Law (JD)

Carlos José Saavedra Gutiérrez (born July 1, 1986) is a Puerto Rican lawyer who is the current General Counsel and Labor Affairs Advisor to Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rosselló. Prior to that, Saavedra was the 21st Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources (PRDOL). Appointed by Governor Rosselló, Saavedra is the youngest individual to have led the Puerto Rico Department of Labor. As Secretary, Saavedra oversaw the implementation of a labor reform that amended and modernized much of the labor and employment legislation in Puerto Rico. During his tenure, Puerto Rico achieved the lowest unemployment rate in the historical series as tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. [1] Also, at the end of his tenure as Secretary, non-farm private sector payroll employment in Puerto Rico was at its highest level in four years.

On February 24, 2019, Governor Rosselló promoted Saavedra to the position of General Counsel to the Governor of Puerto Rico. [2]

Early life and education

Saavedra grew up as the oldest of two siblings in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico. He graduated high school from Colegio Nuestra Señora del Carmen in 2004. Saavedra earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2008) from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras, graduating magna cum laude. In 2007, Saavedra served as an intern of Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter. In 2008 Saavedra entered the University of Puerto Rico School of Law, where he was Associate editor of the University of Puerto Rico Law Review. He graduated in 2011 with a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude.[3]

After graduating from law school, Saavedra clerked in the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico for Associate Justice Mildred Pabón Charneco. After two years of service, Saavedra then worked for O’Neill & Borges, one of the largest law firms in San Juan, Puerto Rico. While at O'Neill & Borges, he handled several labor and employment law matters, including cases of unjustified terminations, national origin discrimination and Americans with Disabilities Act claims. Saavedra also provided counseling to corporate clients in matters of business immigration, including acquiring work visas, and preparation of visa petitions, including L-1 visas for intracompany transferees.[4] In 2015, Saavedra joined the San Juan sub regional office of the National Labor Relations Board. As a field attorney, Saavedra investigated charges of unfair labor practices as defined by the National Labor Relations Act, litigated cases and conducted elections to determine union preferences. As a trial lawyer, Saavedra won several cases before the National Labor Relations Board, including cases concerning the employer's duty to bargain in good faith concerning preliminary collective bargaining matters.[5]

Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor and Human Resources

On December 28, 2016, Saavedra was appointed Puerto Rico Secretary of Labor and Human Resources by then Governor-elect Ricardo Rosselló.[6] On February 11, 2017, Saavedra was confirmed by the Senate of Puerto Rico.[7] He is the youngest person in Puerto Rican history to lead the Puerto Rico Department of Labor. In his role as Secretary, Saavedra has focused on leading and overseeing the implementation of a labor reform which drastically amended most of the labor and employment laws in Puerto Rico. Also, Saavedra has led a deregulation agenda in the Department, amending or repealing over 100 existing rules and regulations.[8] During his tenure, several changes in labor regulations took place; Saavedra oversaw the first raise in over twenty years of Puerto Rico’s Unemployment insurance weekly benefits.[9] Also, under his leadership, the Puerto Rico Department of Labor implemented an Equal Pay Act, requiring equal payment between male and female employees for comparable work. The Act also prohibited employers from inquiring on a job applicant's salary history.[10] Saavedra also led the Puerto Rico Government's implementation concerning the Supreme Court of the United States' decision in Janus v. AFSCME, which altered the legal landscape of labor unions in the public sector.[11][12] Saavedra's guidance to public agencies was found to be in accordance to law by Puerto Rico state courts.[13]

During Saavedra’s tenure, Puerto Rico was hit by Category 5 Hurricane María. As part of the devastation, thousands of Puerto Rican lost their jobs and unemployment claims rose to the highest numbers recorded in the island's history.[14] During the emergency, Saavedra took several actions to remind employers of their legal obligations concerning their employees, including options for the payment of salaries [15] and valid reasons for dismissals.[16] Saavedra also served as spokesperson for Governor Ricardo Rosselló during the emergency[17] and coordinated efforts with United States' Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta concerning rebuilding efforts and the state's workforce situation.[18]

During the later half of 2018, and during Saavedra’s tenure, the unemployment rate in Puerto Rico dropped to the lowest levels in 50 years and the number of employed individuals reached the highest levels in 5 years.[19]

General Counsel to the Governor of Puerto Rico

On February 24, 2019, Governor Rosselló promoted Saavedra to the position of General Counsel to the Governor of Puerto Rico. [20]


References

  1. ^ https://thehill.com/latino/402376-puerto-rico-reports-lowest-unemployment-in-50-years
  2. ^ http://sincomillas.com/carlos-saavedra-nombrado-asesor-legal-y-laboral-del-gobernador/
  3. ^ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-j-saavedra-gutiérrez-299176b4/
  4. ^ https://www.trabajo.pr.gov/nosotros.asp
  5. ^ http://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d458282fa3a
  6. ^ https://www.metro.pr/pr/noticias/2016/12/28/rossello-designa-titulares-educacion.html
  7. ^ https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/gobierno-politica/nota/confirmanalsecretariodeldepartamentodeltrabajoyrecursoshumanos-1205745/
  8. ^ https://www.elnuevodia.com/noticias/locales/nota/elsecretariodeltrabajoderogavariosreglamentosbochornosos-2395692/
  9. ^ https://nelpr.com/2018/11/12/anuncian-aumento-al-beneficio-del-pago-por-desempleo/
  10. ^ https://www.elvocero.com/gobierno/publican-gu-as-para-garantizar-igualdad-salarial/article_231c67bc-7e03-11e7-b626-5bd72cf0c859.html
  11. ^ https://www.elvocero.com/gobierno/eval-a-saavedra-el-cambio-de-ley/article_129d344a-7b49-11e8-8329-2b6ada5dc14b.html
  12. ^ https://www.elvocero.com/gobierno/gobierno-enmienda-memorando-de-desafiliaci-n-de-trabajadores-unionados/article_086968fa-8b65-11e8-a196-4b7111e5e36e.html
  13. ^ https://www.metro.pr/pr/noticias/2018/07/27/reves-los-sindicatos-pleito-desafiliaciones.html
  14. ^ https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/article181906421.html
  15. ^ https://www.elnuevodia.com/negocios/economia/nota/eldepartamentodeltrabajofijapoliticadesalariostrashuracanes-2367005/
  16. ^ https://www.metro.pr/pr/noticias/2017/09/26/departamento-del-trabajo-vigilara-despidos-tras-huracan.html
  17. ^ https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/article181906421.html
  18. ^ https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osec/osec20171218
  19. ^ https://thehill.com/latino/402376-puerto-rico-reports-lowest-unemployment-in-50-years
  20. ^ http://sincomillas.com/carlos-saavedra-nombrado-asesor-legal-y-laboral-del-gobernador/
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