The National Salary Board (CNS) approved the adjustment of the minimum wage for individuals and companies subject to labor relationships in Costa Rica. Starting on January 1st, 2020 employees from the private sector in Costa Rica that earn only the minimum wage benefit from an adjustment of 2,53% to their compensation. On the other […]
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Adjustment to Minimum Wages in Costa Rica (Private Sector)
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020Adjustment to Social Security Contributions in Costa Rica
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020Starting on January 1st, 2020 the worker and employer´s statutory contributions to Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) increased as explained below: Worker´s contribution to IVM (Temporary Disability, Retirement and Demise Insurance) 4.00% Worker´s contribution to SEM (Temporary Disability and Maternity Insurance) 5.50% Worker´s contribution to the Banco Popular 1.00% Worker´s […]
+ Read moreAjuste en las Contribuciones a la Seguridad Social en Costa Rica
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020A partir del 1 de enero de 2020, las contribuciones a la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social (CCSS) incrementaron, según se explica a continuación: Contribución del trabajador al IVM (Régimen de Invalidez, Vejez y Muerte) 4.00% Contribución del trabajador al SEM (Seguro de Enfermedad y Maternidad) 5.50% Contribución del trabajador al Banco […]
+ Read more2020: Ajuste a los Salarios Mínimos en Costa Rica (Sector Privado)
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020El Consejo Nacional del Salario (CNS) aprobó el ajuste a los salarios mínimos aplicables a los trabajadores y empresas que se encuentran sujetos a relaciones laborales en Costa Rica. A partir del 1 de enero de 2020, los empleados del sector privado en Costa Rica que ganen solamente el salario mínimo se benefician de […]
+ Read moreModificación al Código de Trabajo de Costa Rica: Ley del VIH Nº 7771
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020El 2 de diciembre de 2019, el presidente de Costa Rica suscribió la ley Nº 7771 “Ley del VIH” que reforma los artículos 71 y 81 del Código de Trabajo. Dentro de los cambios introducidos por dicha ley, los siguientes son los más relevantes para aquellos individuos y empresas que se encuentran sujetos a […]
+ Read moreEntrada en rigor del Reglamento para Regular el Teletrabajo en Costa Rica
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020El 20 de diciembre de 2019 se promulgó el Reglamento para Regular el Teletrabajo. Dicho nuevo reglamento complementa la existente Ley para Regular el Teletrabajo al establecer las condiciones mínimas que gobiernan las relaciones laborales que se desarrollan bajo la modalidad de teletrabajo. Dentro de los temas incluidos en este nuevo reglamento están […]
+ Read more2020: Adjustment to Social Security Contributions in Costa Rica
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020Starting on January 1st, 2020 the worker and employer´s statutory contributions to Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) increased as explained below: Worker´s contribution to IVM (Temporary Disability, Retirement and Demise Insurance) 4.00% Worker´s contribution to SEM (Temporary Disability and Maternity Insurance) 5.50% Worker´s contribution to the Banco Popular 1.00% Worker´s […]
+ Read more2020: Adjustment to Minimum Wages in Costa Rica (Private Sector)
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020The National Salary Board (CNS) approved the adjustment of the minimum wage for individuals and companies subject to labor relationships in Costa Rica. Starting on January 1st, 2020 employees from the private sector in Costa Rica that earn only the minimum wage benefit from an adjustment of 2,53% to their compensation. On the other […]
+ Read moreModification to the Labor Code of Costa Rica: HIV Law Nº 7771
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020On December 2nd, 2019 the President of Costa Rica sanctioned bill Nº 7771 “HIV Law” to reform articles 71 and 81 of the Labor Code. Among the changes introduced by said bill, the following are the most relevant for those individuals and companies subject to labor relationships in Costa Rica: Employers must refrain […]
+ Read moreEnactment of the Regulation to Regulate Telework in Costa Rica
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020On December 20th, 2019 the Regulation to Regulate Telework was enacted. Such a new regulation complements the existing Law to Regulate Telework by establishing the minimum conditions that govern the labor relationships that develop under the teleworking modality. Among the matters included in this new Regulation are the prior obligations to the implementation […]
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