More and more companies around the world are adopting remote work or telework, a way of flexible work that benefits both employers and employees. In Costa Rica, we are leaders in the region on this topic, and in September 2019, Law No. 9738 “Law to regulate telework” was approved, which means that there are clear […]

The occupational safety and health of workers is one of the main concerns of companies worldwide, and Costa Rica is no exception. Companies operating in this country have a legal responsibility to ensure the occupational safety and health of their workers, and must comply with the safety and occupational risk prevention standards established by the […]

In Costa Rica, pregnant and breastfeeding women enjoy special protection in the labor environment. It is important to note that the breastfeeding period is the time during which the mother feeds her child with breast milk, and this has a minimum period of three months after childbirth, which may be extended by medical opinion. This […]

When we have a company, it is important to have a highly trained employees, for the best and most effective provision of services offered in our organization. When hiring and maintaining personnel, since employees are the talent that moves companies, it is not only important to take into consideration their intellectual skills, but also other […]

As of January 1st, 2023, the pension contribution to be made by employers, workers and the State to the Disability, Old Age and Death (IVM) regime of the Costa Rican Social Security Fund will increase. According to the agreement of the Board of Directors, from session 9038 of June 20th, 2019; the increase will be […]

As of January 1st, Executive Decree number 43849- MTSS came into force; establishing the minimum salaries to be paid to private sector workers, depending on their level of specialization and functions. The general percentage increase was 6.62%. The minimum salaries established in this Decree correspond to the ordinary working day, except when it is specifically […]

At the beginning of each year, it is important to keep in mind the holidays that all Costa Rican workers will have, and the dates on which they will be in effect. In Costa Rica, since 2020, to promote the reactivation of tourism, some holidays have been transferred to Mondays. The purpose of these transfers […]

Labor relations require a series of rules to guide the behavior and activities of the people who make up the work team. Work internal regulation is one of the ways to do it. What is an internal regulation? It is a set of rules that both the employer and the worker must comply with, in […]

On June 3rd, the reform to the Labor Code was published in the Official Gazette, which created the Paternity License in Costa Rica. What does the reform consist of? The idea of this work license is that parents can share the responsibilities of caring for newborns. Workers must receive their full salary on leave days, […]

Mental health is one of the social issues with the greatest impact today. Although it was a condition that was not given the necessary importance, with time, more awareness has been created, since, although many do not see it, this is an area of health like any other, a reason why one goes to a […]