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An employee’s **unjustified absence** from work is one of the most common forms of misconduct, yet it often has a **significant impact** on a company’s operations. Failure to report to work without a valid excuse creates understandable frustration for employers. This leads to a recurring question: **In addition to penalizing the employee**, is it legally permissible to **deduct salary** for the days of unjustified absence? The question arises because some... #### #Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS\_LaborAlert: Law Enacted Creating the Internship Program in Panama **Law No. 513 of March 20, 2026** has recently been enacted, establishing an **Internship Program in...** #### #DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS\_Informs: The Importance of Labor Compliance in Light of Increased Inspections The Ministry of Labor recently reported on the results obtained following a **significant increase in...** #### #CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS\_LaborAlert: Labor Code Reform in Breastfeeding Support Approved on Second Discussion: New Employer Obligations On Wednesday, March 18, the bill titled **“Law to Protect, Promote, and Support Breastfeeding**” (File... #### #Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS\_Informs: Labor Considerations Regarding Good Friday In light of the upcoming Holy Week in Panama, both employers and employees should note that **Good...** #### #Honduras 🇭🇳 #BDS\_Informs: Holy Week and April 14th Public Holidays 2026 In light of the **upcoming** **Holy Week** and recent inquiries regarding statutory holidays, the Honduran... #### #CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS\_Article: Female Biology: The Overlooked Factor in Labor Relations Beyond reflecting on issues as important to women as the **wage gap, female leadership, the “glass...** #### #Nicaragua 🇳🇮 #BDS\_LaborAlert: 2026 Minimum Wage Adjustment On March 5, 2026, the National Minimum Wage Commission—comprising labor unions, the business... #### #Nicaragua 🇳🇮 #BDS\_ImmigrationAlert: New Procedure for Passport Applications The General Office of Immigration and Foreigner Affairs (DGME) announced on March 4, 2026, the... #### #CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS\_Article: I Reported Acts of Corruption by My Employer: Can I Be Dismissed? 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