Posts about Littler Latin America

#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 reprimand. Two months later, she is absent again without providing any justification, and she receives a formal written warning that further misconduct may result in dismissal. One month later, she is absent again without justification.

#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,...

#CostaRica 🇨🇷 #BDS_Article: The Labor Market Has Changed, and Costa Rican Legislation Must Change Too

The world of work is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Artificial intelligence (AI),...

#Honduras 🇭🇳 #BDS_LaborAlert: Updated RAP Contribution Caps and Rates for 2026

The Private Contributions Regime (RAP) has announced the update of the contribution caps and rates...

#Nicaragua 🇳🇮 #BDS_Informs: National Holiday for Mother’s Day

Pursuant to Law No. 1118, which declares Mother’s Day a national holiday, published in the Official...