
Part-time -also known as fractional domestic work- is a paid job that consists of assisting a family or person. This work includes cleaning, cooking, washing, ironing, and other household chores, however, it is performed on a schedule shorter than the standard workday (8 hours per day or forty-eight hours per week). According to the Labor Code
READ MOREFor expats coming to Costa Rica, having part-time or full-time help at home is often a pleasant surprise as the cost is significantly less than in their home country. That being said, it is of critical importance that before hiring a domestic worker, you educate yourself on the responsibilities that come with hiring such a
READ MOREIf you are hiring someone in Costa Rica or if you already have employees, this article is for you. At Outlier Legal, we often have clients who hire staff, but simply do not know how important it is to have protected both parties, especially themselves as the employer. The Costa Rican Labor Law is strict
READ MOREA reform to the country’s remote work law gives employees “the right to digital disconnection outside working hours”
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