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#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_Informs: What the Law Says About Mandatory Rest Days, Payment Rules, and the Handling of Unjustified Absences During Carnival 2026

Carnival is approaching in Panama and, with it, immediate questions arise regarding mandatory rest days, their compensation, and the legal implications of employee absences. It is essential to remember that Article 46 of the Labor Code establishes only Carnival Tuesday as a national holiday and mandatory day of rest. In contrast, Carnival Monday and Ash Wednesday are regular working days for the private sector, unless specific agreements are in...

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_LaborAlert: New SDSS Contribution Caps Effective as of February 2026

The Social Security Treasury (TSS) announced the update of the contribution caps applicable to the...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Reorganization and Business Closures: Obligations in Light of Statutory Protection Status

Every employer has the authority to dismiss any employee at will, as provided in subsection (d) of...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Labor Considerations in Light of the National Elections

As February 1 approaches—the date on which the national elections for the offices of President and...

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_LaborAlert: Non-Sectorized Private-Sector Minimum Wage to Increase by 8% in February

As of February 1, the non-sectorized private-sector minimum wage will be increased by 8%. This...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Informs: Voting Leave: Employer Obligations for Election Day

In Costa Rica, the right to vote constitutes one of the fundamental pillars of the democratic...

#ElSalvador 🇸🇻 #BDS_LaborAlert: Government Introduces an Orientation Guide for the “Special Twenty-Fifth Fortnight Act”

Following the entry into force of the Special Twenty-Fifth Fortnight Act in El Salvador, the...

#Nicaragua 🇳🇮 #BDS_LaborAlert: New National Public Holidays Approved

As per its publication in the Official GazetteNo. 11 dated January 20, 2026, the National Assembly...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_LaborAlert: CCSS Updates Minimum Contribution Base Effective January 2026

On January 14, the Costa Rican Social Security Administration(CCSS) announced that, pursuant to...

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_LaborAlert: Ministry of Labor Extends Deadline for Annual Fixed Staff Payroll (DGT-3) Registration

On January 14, the Ministry of Labor announced an extension of the deadline for the registration of...