In recent years, telework has emerged as a key work modality in Costa Rica, driven by both technological advancements and a legal framework designed to encourage its adoption. Law 9738, passed in September 2019, regulates and promotes telework in the country,...
In the business world, it’s common for founders to face unexpected challenges when their companies begin to grow and attract investor attention. The intervention of these investors, who often prioritize profitability and strategic management over the...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world at a rapid pace, driving advances in sectors such as medicine, transportation, and manufacturing. However, this rapid progress also raises questions and concerns about its potential adverse effects. In this...
The employment contract may be verbal (Article 22 of the Labor Code) when it concerns: Agricultural or livestock tasks. This exception doesn’t include industrial work carried out in the field. Domestic service. Accidental or temporary work lasting no more than...
With regard to remuneration to be paid in Costa Rica, it is important to note that ‘every worker is entitled to receive a minimum wage that covers the normal needs of their household in material, moral, and cultural aspects. This wage will be periodically set,...
Work regulations are crafted by employers following the recommendations of their legal advisors in labor law, taking into account laws, decrees, conventions, and labor contracts. A work regulation (Article 68 of the Labor Code) includes information such as: Rules of...
