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The employer's right to modify working conditions within legal limits is analyzed, along with measures to prevent abusive changes.

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 text explores whether employers can restrict the use of mobile phones during working hours under Costa Rican regulations.

The recent Law to Create Paid Leave for the Death of Relatives of Workers (Law No. 10589), which governs the right to mourning, presents some gaps by failing to regulate specific situations in which the law may apply. In particular, questions arise about how this leave should be applied when a worker loses a relative during their vacation, maternity leave, or sick leave.In the absence of specific regulations or judicial rulings to clarify these issues, it is appropriate to interpret the law base...

The right to non-discrimination in employment in Costa Rica is analyzed, highlighting its legal foundation, judicial advancements, and the importance of business policies that respect human rights.

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.

Unpaid suspension in the workplace is addressed, explaining its legal framework and when it is applicable as an alternative disciplinary measure.

The legal process and steps that the family members of a deceased worker must follow to claim their labor rights in Costa Rica are explained.

We explore what compliance is and how it helps companies manage risk, comply with regulations, and foster an ethical culture to ensure their sustainability.

Commentary on Bill No. 24,500, titled “Amendment to Article 18 of the Labor Code, Law No. 2 of August 27, 1943. Law to Guarantee the Labor Rights of Delivery Service Providers through Digital Platforms”.