Tatiana Leal-Gonzalez

Tatiana Leal-Gonzalez is an Associate in the San Juan, Puerto Rico, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She focuses her practice in substantive and procedural aspects of labor and employment law litigation and has successfully defended claims against employers before federal and local court, and administrative agencies, involving complex allegations of wrongful termination, sexual harassment, retaliation, age and disability discrimination.

Ms. Leal-Gonzalez frequently provides legal advice and preventive counseling to clients on a variety of employment matters, including, drafting employment contracts for high-ranking employees; negotiating terminations; imposition of progressive discipline per applicable local legal standards; and administration of statutory leaves. She also provides counseling regarding lay-offs, severance agreements, misconduct, discrimination, reasonable accommodations and other employment-related issues to prevent potential litigation.

Ms. Leal-Gonzalez also has experience advising clients on Puerto Rico employee benefits matters, including: filing of ruling requests of pension plans for qualification with Puerto Rico tax authorities; coverage determinations of Puerto Rico plans under Title IV of ERISA with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation; correction proceedings with the U.S. Department of Labor; plan administration; among other complex issues.

Tatiana Leal-Gonzalez In the News

Tatiana Leal-Gonzalez Discusses Preventive Measures for Mitigating Claims of Age Discrimination

November 23, 2019 • El Vocero

Tatiana Leal-Gonzalez Publications

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Puerto Rico Senate Approves Reverting to Pre-2017 Employment Law Reform Sick, Vacation Leave

May 15, 2020

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Puerto Rico State Insurance Fund Clarifies Employer Obligations for Employees Working Remotely

May 11, 2020

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Puerto Rico Starts on Path to Reopening, Requires Employers to Certify Exposure Control Plan

May 3, 2020

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