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#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_LaborAlert: New Regulation on Lactation Facilities in the Workplace Now in Force in Costa Rica

As of July 2, 2025, the new Regulation on Conditions for Breastfeeding Facilities in the Workplace came into force in Costa Rica. This regulation was published in Item No. 81 to Official Gazette No. 121. It sets forth binding obligations for all workplaces, whether public or private, that have at least one employee who is breastfeeding.

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Can I Take Medical Leave to Avoid Attending a Court Hearing?

The Board of Directors of the Costa Rican Social Security Administration (Caja Costarricense de...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Conciliate Before Suing: An Effective Path to Resolving Labor Disputes

Disagreements are a normal occurrence throughout the employment relationship. It is understandable...

#ElSalvador 🇸🇻 #BDS_Article: Minimum Wage Adjustment: Key Considerations for Business Management

The recent 12% increase in the minimum wage in El Salvador, effective as of June 1, 2025, presents...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Leave of Absence Due to Emotional Bond with Pets: Is It Possible?

According to the National Household Survey (ENAHO), it was determined that by 2024, 62.2% of...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Private Life vs. Work Life: To What Extent May an Employer Intervene in the Private Sphere of Their Employees

Within the powers granted by law, an employer has managerial, supervisory, and disciplinary...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_LaborAlert: CCSS Establishes New Rules Regarding Certified Medical Leaves and Statutory Leaves of Absence

The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has approved a key amendment to the Regulation on the...

#ElSalvador 🇸🇻 #BDS_LaborAlert: 12% Increase to Minimum Wage Approved, Effective June

Effective June 1, 2025, the new minimum wage rates in El Salvador will come into force, as...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Termination Due to Poor Performance: The Key Steps Your Company Must Document and Why

An employee’s poor performance may constitute serious misconduct and, therefore, justify dismissal...

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_LaborAlert: Government Announces Historic Wage Increase for the Tourism Sector

More than 250,000 workers in the hotel, casino, bar, and restaurant sectors in the Dominican...