Posts about Labor Law (11)

#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 Seguro Social, or CCSS) recently approved an amendment to the Regulations on Statutory Leaves of Absence and Certified Medical Leaves. Although the reform has not yet been published in La Gaceta (the official government bulletin), it is already generating significant discussion due to its labor-related implications.

#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...

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_Article: The Dominican Labor Market Keeps Getting Stronger

The most recent report issued by the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, based on preliminary...