Posts about Labor Law (8)

#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_LaborAlert: New Rules for Certified Medical Leaves: Employers May Verify Authenticity Starting in October

Panama’s regulation governing medical leave certificates in this country will undergo a major change on October 12, 2025, when Executive Decree No. 17 of 2025, issued by the Ministry of Health, enters into force. For the first time, the regulation establishes an official procedure that allows employers to request verification of the authenticity of medical certificates, in an effort to address the misuse of certified medical leave.

#Honduras 🇭🇳 #BDS_Article: IHSS Amnesty: Benefits, Requirements, and Procedure for Employers in Arrears

The Honduran Social Security Institute (IHSS in Spanish) recently approved the Special Regulation...

#ElSalvador 🇸🇻 #BDS_LaborAlert: ISSS Implements Digital Issuance of Medical Leave Certificates

As of September 1, the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (ISSS in Spanish) established a new...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_LaborAlert: New INS Technical Standard 2025: Key Changes Regarding Occupational Risks

The National Insurance Institute (INS in Spanish) has issued the new Technical Standard for the...

#Nicaragua 🇳🇮 #BDS_Informs: National Holidays on September 14 and 15, 2025

In Nicaragua, September 14 commemorates the heroic Battle of San Jacinto, while September 15 marks...

#ElSalvador 🇸🇻 #BDS_Article: The Pending Challenge: Domestic Work in El Salvador

Domestic workers in El Salvador are, without a doubt, an essential force in the daily life of...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_LaborAlert: Constitutional Chamber Redefines Rules on Collective Bargaining and Longevity Bonuses in the Public Sector

The Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice recently issued Judgment No. 8201-2025,...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_LaborAlert: Independence Day Holiday on September 15: Legal Considerations on Its Payment and Enjoyment

On Monday, September 15, 2025, Costa Rica will observe a public holiday to celebrate “Independence...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Artículo: Costa Rica’s Opportunity to Lead on AI in the Workplace

Costa Rica has a historic opportunity to become a regional benchmark for the ethical and modern...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Economic Consequences of Violating Labor Legislation

An inspection by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) usually raises various concerns....