• Costa Rican Labor Law in reference to your part-time Domestic Worker

    Costa Rican Labor Law in reference to your part-time Domestic Worker0

    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

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  • Happy Holidays! Your employee’s Aguinaldo is due0

    Happy Holidays! It's that time of year again, when Costa Rican staff must be paid their Aguinaldo (aka Christmas bonus or 13th month). What is Aguinaldo? Briefly, it is the Christmas Bonus due to all salaried employees in Costa Rica, usually equal to 1 month's salary. This is mandatory by law. When is it due?READ MORE
  • New tax benefits for employers hiring 45+ and over0

    If you are looking to hire people or have a team, you must follow the labor law regulations and be aware of the responsibilities, contributions, taxes and obligations. Historically in Costa Rica, social charges and income tax for lucrative activities are high. The income tax is paid based on the profit generated, and the social

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