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This article explores the employer’s right to recover overpayments or advances made to employees, as outlined in Article 173 of Costa Rica’s Labor Code.

While there is clarity regarding the garnishment of a worker's salary who is also a debtor, the legislation does not regulate how to proceed in the case of a subsidy granted to a worker on maternity leave.

The legal obligation of employers in Costa Rica to pay the Christmas bonus (aguinaldo) is explained, detailing the calculation methods, eligibility, payment deadlines, legal protections, and consequences of non-compliance.

The debts that the employee incurs with the employer, whether for advances or overpayments, are analyzed.

Considerations regarding payment for work performed during work availability in Costa Rica.

Possibility of applying salary deductions based on damages caused by the worker

It is important to be clear about how holidays must be paid when they are worked.

On the occasion of judgments No. 2021-11996 of the Constitutional Chamber and No. 2022-656 of the Second Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice, it is analyzed whether there are exceptional situations that force the employer to make salary reductions that exceed the minimum wage of the employee.

In the case of Costa Rica, the Second Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice has denied that stock options plans have a salary nature.

Analysis of the salary nature of travel expenses and their implications for legal claims.