Posts about Littler Latin America

#Guatemala 🇬🇹 #BDS_LaborAlert: Government Updates Manual Load Handling Limits at Work

Through Government Agreement No. 127-2026, the Government has amended Article 90 of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation to update authorized weight limits for manual handling of loads at work. The amendment, based on International Labour Organization (ILO),safety standards, will enter into force on July 24, 2026.

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Informs: July 25 and August 2 Public Holidays: Key Legal Rules Employers Should Know

At the end of July and throughout August, Costa Rica observes several public holidays...

#Honduras 🇭🇳 #BDS_LaborAlert: Regulation Approved on the Certification of Compliance with Labor Legislation

The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (SETRASS) has recently approved the Regulation on the...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: Can an Employee Still Be Dismissed for Repeated Unjustified Absences?

María is absent from work without justification on a Monday. The company issues her a written...

#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_ImmigrationAlert: Panama Eliminates Stamped Visa Requirement for Dominican Nationals

On June 30, 2026, the Panamanian government, through the Ministry of Public Security, enacted ...

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_LaborAlert: New Employer Obligations Regarding First Aid and Workplace Emergency Response

Companies should review their workplace emergency response measures following the entry into force...

#Panama 🇵🇦 #BDS_Article: Panama: A Strategic Hub for Global Talent and Investment

The Republic of Panama is more than just a geographical bridge connecting two oceans. In a rapidly...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Informs: Companies Must “Level the Playing Field” Ahead of the 2026 World Cup to Prevent Productivity and Workplace Environment Disruptions

The FIFA World Cup can bring about operational challenges, but it also creates opportunities to ...

#Guatemala 🇬🇹 #BDS_LaborAlert: Income Tax Reform on Salaries Introduces Significant Changes for Employers and Employees

On April 28 of the current year, the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala approved Decree 13-2026...

#DominicanRepublic 🇩🇴 #BDS_Informs: Corpus Christi Holiday Will Not Be Observed on a Different Date

The Corpus Christi religious holiday, which this year will be observed on Thursday, June 4, 2026,...