• 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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  • The Correct Way to Make an Offer on a Property0

    Whenever a person is confronted with a decision many different aspects should be taken into account. Getting married? Getting a divorce? Buying this car or staying put for a while? White or dark mocha? The examples are endless. However, when it comes to deciding on whether or not to make an offer on a property, things

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  • Renegotiation Of Contracts In The Case Of Force Majeure0

    Due to the current state of emergency declared in Costa Rica because of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions have arisen regarding whether it is possible to renegotiate contracts instead of terminating them. If a business is facing financial difficulties, those businesses should ensure that contracts are not terminated and that renegotiations take place in good faith

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  • Domestic Workers and Benefits2

    What to pay when you are letting an employee go. Under Costa Rican labor laws, domestic workers are considered employees, and as such, you are required to pay certain benefits. A lot of people do not realize this until the employee is laid off, then a few weeks later you get a notice from the

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