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...
