P.R. Laws tit. 29, § 185f
In the case of transfer of a going business, if the new acquirer continues to use the services of the employees who were working with the former owner, such employees shall be credited with the time they have worked in the basis under former owners. In the event that the new acquirer chooses not to continue with the services of all or any of the employees and hence does not become their employer, the former employer shall be liable for the compensation provided herein, and the purchaser shall retain the corresponding amount from the selling price stipulated with respect to the business. In case he discharges them without good cause after the transfer, the new owner shall be liable for any benefit which may accrue under §§ 185a—185m of this title to the employee laid off, there being established also a lien on the business sold, to answer for the amount of the claim.
History —May 30, 1976, No. 80, p. 251, § 6.