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...
The Labor Code establishes three types of work shifts: Day shift: takes place between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m. Night shift: occurs between 7 p.m. and 5 a.m. “Mixed” shift: consists of up to 8 working hours, as long as the weekly work does not exceed 48...
ERP implements advisory services in possessory information when a property title is not registered in the National Public Registry. According to Article 1 of the Possessory Information Law (No. 5,257): ‘The possessor of real estate lacking a registered or...
If you’ve made the decision to acquire land for development or a property with existing construction (be it a house, apartment, building, condominium, etc.), consider conducting legal and registry studies to ensure they aren’t associated with any issues....
