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title: "#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_LaborAlert: A New Digital Era for Internal Work Regulations with FERIT"
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# [#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS\_LaborAlert: A New Digital Era for Internal Work Regulations with FERIT](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/en-us/blog/a-new-digital-era-for-internal-work-regulations-with-ferit)

 Written by [BDS Asesores](https://publicaciones.bdsasesores.com/en-us/blog/author/bds-asesores) | Apr 9, 2026 3:00:00 PM

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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