LABOR LAW
2026 Labor Updates: What HR Teams Must Know
The year 2026 brings a series of legal and administrative adjustments that, although not widely covered in the media, have a direct impact on payroll management, company cash flow, and legal risks. To better understand these changes and prevent potential liabilities,...
Million-Dollar Severance? Elon Musk Through a Costa Rican Lens
Elon Musk’s company X recently faced a wave of labor lawsuits after laying off thousands of employees. Although the case was resolved through an out-of-court settlement in the United States, this article explores what would have happened if those layoffs had taken...
Planning to Hire a Foreign National in Costa Rica?
More and more companies in Costa Rica are hiring international talent. In sectors such as technology, healthcare, and construction, it's increasingly common to seek professionals with education and experience abroad. However, to do it right, it’s essential to...
Legal Risks of Using AI in Your Business
Artificial intelligence is a powerful tool for enhancing business productivity. But when used without oversight, it can expose your company to serious legal and reputational risks — especially when handling personal data or creating automated content without proper...
Telework in Costa Rica
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,...
Losing Control: Cases of Founders Who Were Fired from Their Own Company
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 founder's...
The Challenges of Artificial Intelligence: A Call for Regulation
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...
Types of Employment Contracts
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 90...
Company Responsibilities in Salary Payment
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, taking...
Internal Work Regulations and Codes of Conduct
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...