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Nominee Zaira Maldonado defends OATRH handling of AEE mobility; senators demand documents and data
Summary
At a May 25, 2021 hearing, nominee Zaira Maldonado Molina told the Senate Commission of Appointments the Oficina de Administración y Transformación de los Recursos Humanos led the largest mobility exercise under Law 8 (2017) to absorb more than 4,000 AEE employees, acknowledged data and technology gaps, and promised to provide requested telework and contract records within five business days.
Zaira A. Maldonado Molina, nominee to lead the Oficina de Administración y Transformación de los Recursos Humanos (OATRH), told the Senate Commission of Appointments on May 25 that her office has led the "largest mobility plan" under Law 8 (2017) to reassign more than 4,000 employees affected by the Autoridad de Energía Eléctrica—s (AEE) transition to Luma Energy. She acknowledged errors in individual placements, repeated that salary protections remain in force for employees who remain in government, and agreed to provide several documents senators requested.
Why it matters: Senators focused on whether the OATRH had the information and tools needed to manage rapid transfers without unfair placements or loss of pay. The hearing addressed how OATRH handled classification equivalencies, how many employees were working remotely, the office—s staffing and budget constraints, and whether mistakes in placements have been corrected.
Maldonado outlined her background and the agency—s mandate under Ley núm. 8 de 2017 to centralize classification and retribution plans. She said the office currently…
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