--- title: "#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_LaborAlert: A New Digital Era for Internal Work Regulations with FERIT" description: FERIT image: https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/hubfs/hr-human-resources-recruitment-concept-magnifying-glass-focused-icon-professional.jpg --- [![BDS blanco ingles](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BDS%20blanco%20ingles.png?width=100&height=50&name=BDS%20blanco%20ingles.png "BDS blanco ingles")](https://www.bdsasesores.com) - [Team](https://www.bdsasesores.com/en/team/) - [Services](https://www.bdsasesores.com/en/services/) - Blog - [Labor Law](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/en-us/blog) - [Corporate Law](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/apriori-blog?hsLang=en-us) - [Store](https://www.bdsasesores.com/en/tienda/) - [Contact](https://www.bdsasesores.com/en/contact/) - English - [English](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/blog?hsLang=en-us) - [Español](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/blog?hsLang=es-cr) ![](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Theme-Delight%20BDS%20Asesores/images/logo-BDS-blanco-jul25.png?width=200&name=logo-BDS-blanco-jul25.png) ##### Apr 9, 2026 9:00:00 AM ##### 1 min. read #Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS\_LaborAlert: A New Digital Era for Internal Work Regulations with FERIT 2:08 # #Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS\_LaborAlert: A New Digital Era for Internal Work Regulations with FERIT A well-drafted Internal Work Regulation is more than just a legal mandate; it is a **strategic preventive tool** that provides legal certainty for both employers and employees. In Panama, pursuant to Article 191 of the Labor Code, any company with **ten or more employees** is **required to have an internal work regulation** approved by the Ministry of Labor.  Historically, the drafting of this document lacked a standardized official guideline, often leading to inconsistent and sometimes complex processes. However, this landscape has changed with the recent enactment of **Ministerial Resolution No. DM-012-2026.** **Understanding FERIT: Transforming the Regulatory Process** Through this resolution, the Ministry of Labor and Labor Development (MITRADEL) has adopted the **Standardized Format for Internal Work Regulations (FERIT).** This digital tool is designed to simplify, streamline, and modernize the creation of this essential document. **Key Features of FERIT:** - **Digital nature:** It functions as a smart, dynamic form hosted on the Ministry of Labor’s official website. - **Automation:** Once the required information is provided, the system automatically generates a standardized PDF document. - **Purpose:** FERIT seeks to standardize procedures to facilitate strict compliance with current labor regulations. - **Legal processing:** Despite the automated format, the document must still undergo a formal approval through a judicial attorney-in-fact. - **Optional nature:** While efficient, the use of this standardized template is not mandatory. Companies may still opt for customized templates, provided they remain in full compliance with the law. This new regulation **entered into force on** **March 6, 2026**, marking a milestone in the digitalization of government services for the private sector. If your company requires assistance with the **drafting, updating, or registration of its Internal Work Regulation** —whether through this new modality or through a customized approach— **our team of legal experts is available** to guide you through every step of the process. 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