The labor inspection model in Costa Rica is changing. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has opted to move away from the traditional inspection format—where the inspector visited the workplace, requested documents, and walked through the facilities—and has shifted to a modality that allows inspections to occur without physical presence.
Articles 93 through 99 of the Labor Code (Act No. 185) establish the employer’s obligation to pay...
The Minister of Labor, Ms. Johana Vanessa Flores Jiménez, through a recent official statement,...
In Costa Rica, public holidays commemorate significant historical, religious, or cultural events ...
On December 1, 2025, Costa Rica will celebrate “Abolition of the Army Day”, declared as a ...
The Executive Branch, through Executive Decree No. 11 dated November 11, 2025 (enacted on November...
The reform to Article 515 of the Labor Code, approved in October 2025, which authorizes new types...
On Thursday, October 23, the Costa Rican Social Security Administration (CCSS) approved updated...
On Wednesday, November 5, an official statement was issued by Mr. Andrés V. Herrera, Director...
For next year, the Costa Rican Social Security Administration (CCSS) will apply a new adjustment...
The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (MTPS in Spanish) clarified that the recent legal reform...
On Monday, October 27, the National Salary Council (CNS in Spanish) salary increase applicable to...
Every employment relationship is defined by a unique element that distinguishes it from other...
On October 15, 2025, Volume No. 449, No. 194 of the Official Gazette of the Republic of El...
The Government has announced the suspension of all public and private work activities starting at...
With the entry into force of the TRIBU-CR platform on October 6, new forms and obligations have...
The recent reform enacted by the Legislative Assembly introduces significant changes to Articles...
After a year of analysis, the Senate approved in second reading the labor reform bill amending...
On October 7, 2025, Bill No. 23,142—amending Article 515 of the Labor Code—was approved in its...
On September 29, 2025, Executive Decree No. 45166-MTSS was published in Item No. 124 of Official...
Our country has recently taken an important step toward promoting equal opportunities by ratifying ...
On Friday, September 26, the Ministry of Labor issued a notice to employers and workers in the...
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, through Item No. 125 of the Official Gazette No. 182, Act No. 10749
The special Senate committee tasked with reviewing a reform to the Labor Code concluded its work on...
The General Office of Immigration and Foreign Nationals of Costa Rica has a special service window...
Panama’s regulation governing medical leave certificates in this country will undergo a major...
The Honduran Social Security Institute (IHSS in Spanish) recently approved the Special Regulation...
As of September 1, the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (ISSS in Spanish) established a new...
The National Insurance Institute (INS in Spanish) has issued the new Technical Standard for the...
In Nicaragua, September 14 commemorates the heroic Battle of San Jacinto, while September 15 marks...
Domestic workers in El Salvador are, without a doubt, an essential force in the daily life of...
The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice recently issued Judgment No. 8201-2025,...
On Monday, September 15, 2025, Costa Rica will observe a public holiday to celebrate “Independence...
Costa Rica has a historic opportunity to become a regional benchmark for the ethical and modern...
An inspection by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) usually raises various concerns....
On Wednesday, August 20, the Legislative Assembly approved Convention No. 190 of the International...
On Sunday, August 31, 2025, Costa Rica will commemorate the “Day of the Black Person and...
In an effort to modernize its labor market and address the work-related challenges in the digital...
August 15 is recognized as a public holiday in Guatemala City and other municipalities of the...
Article 100 of the Labor Code establishes the obligation for any employer with breastfeeding...
In Honduran labor practice, it has become increasingly common for employees to submit medical...
At the end of 2023, an amendment to the Growing Together Act (Ley Crecer Juntos) introduced a new...
A recent amendment to the regulations of the Costa Rican Social Security Administration (Caja...
A recent Microsoft study, cited by a regional business magazine, reveals that four out of ten...
Preparing a complete and well-organized immigration file is key to ensuring that applications for...
On Friday, August 15, 2025, Costa Rica will observe Mother’s Day.
According to Article 148 of the...
On July 27, 2025, the Secretariat of Governance, Justice and Decentralization of Honduras...
One of the most significant labor rights reforms currently under consideration in Honduras is the...
On August 1st and 10, 2025, the Municipality of Managua, the capital of the Republic of Nicaragua,...
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, Costa Rica will commemorate the “Day of the Virgin of the Angels.”...
In today’s business landscape, marked by operational flexibility, outsourcing or subcontracting...
On the upcoming July 25, our country will commemorate one of the most significant milestones in...
In our country, July 19 marks the anniversary of the victory of the Sandinista Popular Revolution,...
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, the amendment to the Regulations for the Granting of Statutory Leaves...
As of July 2, 2025, the new Regulation on Conditions for Breastfeeding Facilities in the Workplace...
The Board of Directors of the Costa Rican Social Security Administration (Caja Costarricense de...
Disagreements are a normal occurrence throughout the employment relationship. It is understandable...
The recent 12% increase in the minimum wage in El Salvador, effective as of June 1, 2025, presents...
According to the National Household Survey (ENAHO), it was determined that by 2024, 62.2% of...
Within the powers granted by law, an employer has managerial, supervisory, and disciplinary...
The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has approved a key amendment to the Regulation on the...
Effective June 1, 2025, the new minimum wage rates in El Salvador will come into force, as...
An employee’s poor performance may constitute serious misconduct and, therefore, justify dismissal...
More than 250,000 workers in the hotel, casino, bar, and restaurant sectors in the Dominican...
The most recent report issued by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, based on preliminary...
On March 18, 2025, Law No. 462 was published in Panama’s Official Gazette. This law amends, adds,...
The Ministry of Labor and the National Wage Committee have announced a 25% increase in the minimum...
The President of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, announced on Tuesday that he submitted a proposal to...
In Nicaragua, both the Labor Code (Act No. 185) and the Social Security Act (Consolidated Text of...
On Friday, April 25, 2025, President Nayib Bukele announced a proposal to increase the minimum wage
Through Agreement No. 76-2025, the Ministry of Labor has announced the granting of paid leave for...
Through an official statement, the Ministry of Labor reminded the public that Thursday, May 1, the...
The decision to close a company is never an easy one. Beyond economic or strategic reasons, there...
On Thursday, May 1, our country will celebrate Labor Day, also known as "International Workers'...
In legal matters, there’s a popular saying: “paper speaks.” This could not be truer when it comes...
Manuel's job performance began to decline, his absenteeism increased, and his team reported that he...
After nearly four months of intense discussions, Bill 163, initially filed by the Executive Branch...
As March—a month dedicated to commemorating and raising awareness of the historical struggle for...
April 2025 includes three mandatory paid public holidays: Friday, April 11 (Juan Santamaría Day),...
Companies frequently encounter situations where an employee fails to meet the expected performance...
Recently, judgment 2025-008201 was announced by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of...
When companies conduct recruitment processes, it is common for them to interview foreign candidates...
The House of Representatives has established a bicameral commission to analyze the proposed social...
On the occasion of International Women's Day, I feel honored to write this article as a reflection...
According to a recent publication in the Official Gazette, the Ministry of Labor and Social...
Desde el año 2011, se estableció, en nuestro país, el derecho para los ejecutivos extranjeros de...
On March 5, 2025, the Legislative Assembly approved, in its second discussion, Bill No. 23.528,...
The two-year period granted by Act No. 10.363 for independent workers who are not registered with...
The legal challenges and complications arising from transnational employment—where employees work...
On Wednesday, February 26, President Luis Abinader, alongside Minister of Labor Eddy Olivares,...
One of the major challenges in labor relations today is how to establish basic rules of coexistence...
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) has recently issued the "Directive for the...
When we hear the word "retirement," we immediately associate it with someone that stops working for...
When addressing the issue of mental health, various factors must be considered, including personal,...
The Superintendence of Health and Occupational Risks (SISALRIL) recently announced the ...
On October 10, 2024, the Minister of Labor, Luis Miguel De Camps, submitted the draft bill for the...
The Honduran authorities have recently announced the updated Educational Bonus Table, aiming to...
The Ministry of Labor has recently informed employers that the deadline to complete the...
Public holidays established by Costa Rican law are designed to enable the celebration or...
In accordance with Governmental Agreement 264-2024, published in the Diario de Centroamérica on...
The “Tripartite Agreement on Salary, Social Stability, and Labor Competitiveness” was entered into...
For the year 2025, the minimum wages of Honduran workers will undergo a new adjustment pursuant to...
On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the Law Establishing Paid Leave for the Death of Relatives to...
In accordance with Decree No. 44772-H, published in Item No. 195 to Official Gazette No. 227 on...
In our country, the inclusion of persons with disabilities is regulated by a special law enacted...
Panama has positioned itself as a top destination for foreign retirees and pensioners seeking a...
On Tuesday, December 10, the executive decree setting the minimum wages applicable to all...
Due to the significant rise in the number of Cuban nationals entering the Republic of...
As 2025 approaches, Talent Management is undergoing significant transformations, redefining its...
In an effort to modernize systems and streamline processes in Panama, the Electoral Tribunal...
The Legislative Assembly has approved a measure exempting Christmas bonuses (aguinaldos) of up to...
A century ago, the idea of a father staying home to care for a newborn would have been met with...
Next Sunday, December 1st, Costa Rica will commemorate “Abolition of the Army Day,” a national...
When designing a compensation scheme, companies typically consider two fundamental objectives: how...
Tropical Storm Sara has created adverse weather conditions in various regions, including heavy...
On Friday, November 1, 2024, the reform to the Health Insurance Regulations, approved by the Board...
Holidays are legally designated dates that allow employees to take part in celebrations of...
When hiring employees, companies have a legitimate expectation—up to a certain extent—that...
The National Wage Council (CNS in Spanish) approved on Wednesday, October 30, a salary increase...
When examining the relationship between employee and employer, as well as the implications of...
With the start of November in Panama, the celebration of national holidays begins, which brings...
For the first time in Costa Rica, employees will be entitled to paid bereavement leave in the...
The recent submission of the Labor Code reform bill by the Executive Branch marks a significant...
In recent days, there has been widespread international debate regarding the authority of employers...
Our society is in constant change and evolution, as are our forms of coexistence. For this reason, ...
Vested labor rights are a set of benefits, entitlements, protective regulations, and similar...
As we approach the end of the year, the physical and emotional exhaustion of employees can be...
In the employment relationship, there are three key powers employers exercise: the management,...
The Legislative Assembly is currently discussing Bill No. 23,929, which would amend Article 69 of...
In El Salvador, private workers and employers have the right to freely associate through unions or...
In modern society, information is one of the most valuable intangible assets of any organization;...
The work schedule is a product of various social struggles by workers, leading to the establishment...
If you are starting a business, legal labor advice may not be at the top of your priority list or...
With the enactment of the Labor Procedural Reform seven years ago, the labor law sector underwent a...
Since 2003, the legality of post-employment non-compete agreements has been under scrutiny in Costa...
One day, as I was leaving Mirador Sur Park, I noticed some workers promoting the products of one of...
Costa Rica will celebrate the 203rd anniversary of its Independence this coming Sunday, September...
On May 28, 2024, the Law on the Individual Capitalization Labor Reserve Fund, administered by the...
Many clients have been asking us: what is the best way to handle situations involving employees who...
The Committee on Salvadorans Abroad, Legislation, and Government of the Legislative Assembly...
Anyone who has ever made a copy of a copy of a copy knows that the final result loses quality,...
On August 9th, the Regulations to Act No. 10066, Law on the Regulation of Electronic Nicotine...
On August 26th, the much-anticipated reform of the Labor Code of the Dominican Republic was...
On Saturday, August 31st, our country will observe the holiday "Day of the Black Person and the...
In 2021, Act 238 was published in the Official Gazette, which extended the scope of the maternity...
At the end of last year, a reform to the Crecer Juntos Act allowed for the creation of a new...
May 30 is a national holiday, as declared by the National Assembly of the Republic of Nicaragua,...
Recently, it was approved to declare June 1st a paid holiday for the private sector, in honor of...
On Friday, April 26, 2024, Act 10454, titled “Law to facilitate the notification processes for the...
Yesterday, Monday, April 22nd, 2024, the proposed textof File No. 23,389, a new bill aiming to...
Through Act 10.438, an amendment has been introduced to the second paragraph of Article 148 of the...
In 2023, the National Salary Committee (NSC) established a 19% salary increase for the...
The Committee on Legislation and Constitutional Matters has issued a favorable opinion to reform...
On February 29, 2024, the National Minimum Wage Commission (NMWC) reached consensus for setting a...
Carnival, or the "Festival of King Momo," is one of Panama's most important celebrations, dating...
The Ministry of Labor and Social Security of Honduras has announced the implementation of the ...
On Wednesday, January 10, ExecutiveDecree No. 1 dated January 10, 2024was published, establishing...
In commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Republic of...
Employees are entitled to a paid leave to exercise their right to vote in popular elections and...
In accordance with Article 8 of the "Law on Certificates, Digital Signatures, and Electronic...
The Legislative Assembly has approved a measure aimed at exempting from taxes bonuses that do not...
On Tuesday January 11, 2022, a number of reforms to the Regulations on Disability, Old Age and...
Fostering tourism and creating jobs are the main goals for attracting this specific group of...
Over the past few days there have been many questions about the contents of ruling 12547 issued...
On July 14, 2021, the Legislative Assembly approved in second discussion Bill No. 22.215 titled
Last Friday, June 18, 2021, Executive Decree No. 43047-MTSS was published, containing the...
This Law is intended to boost the dynamics of our economy by creating applicable incentives to...
Congressmen approved in final stage file 22405 concerning the extension of the period during...
The LAW TO ENSURE THE PUBLIC RELEASE OF FINAL PENALTIES IMPOSED ON SEXUAL HARRASSMENT BEHAVIORS...
Yesterday, Bill No. 22.265 “Extension of the effective period authorizing the reduction of...
