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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.

The possibility is evaluated for the employer to initiate a disciplinary process based on comments made by the employee on social networks.

It addresses how the employer should handle the situation when the employee has personal information on technological equipment owned by the company.

The employee's duty of confidentiality within the employment relationship is addressed.

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

Incidents of aggression between workers are scrutinized as grounds for termination without bearing employer responsibility.

While the employer is unable to implement a dismissal with liability while the worker is incapacitated, there is no rule prohibiting executing a dismissal without liability if it is determined that the worker has committed a serious offense before or during the incapacity.

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

Considerations regarding the payment of overtime and its compensation with rest time.