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  • January 1, 2026

Labor Ministry Mandates Double Pay for New Year Holiday Work

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – As Costa Rica rings in the new year, the Ministry of Labor…
  • December 24, 2025

Dozens of Employers Face Investigation Over Unpaid Christmas Bonuses

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Just days before Christmas, the Ministry of Labor and Social…
  • December 16, 2025

Employers Face December 20 Aguinaldo Payment Deadline

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – As the holiday season reaches its peak, the vast majority…
  • December 15, 2025

Beyond the Hire The Legal Maze of Foreign Talent in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As Costa Rica solidifies its position as a regional hub for technology,…
  • December 9, 2025

Employers Face December 20 Aguinaldo Deadline

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The countdown has officially begun for private sector employers across Costa Rica,…
  • December 3, 2025

Understanding Your Aguinaldo Rights This December

San José, Costa Rica — As the holiday season approaches in Costa Rica, so does a critical deadline for every…
  • December 1, 2025

December 1st Holiday Pay Rules Create Annual Workforce Confusion

San José, Costa Rica — As Costa Rica prepares to commemorate Army Abolition Day on Monday, December 1st, a familiar…
  • November 26, 2025

Navigating the 2025 Aguinaldo Payout in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – The most anticipated financial period of the year is officially underway in…
  • November 17, 2025

Decade Old Dismissal Costs CNFL Over ₡400 Million

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a landmark labor case with costly repercussions, the Compañía Nacional de…
  • November 17, 2025

How Medical Leave Impacts Your Costa Rican Aguinaldo

San José, Costa Rica — As the year draws to a close, workers across Costa Rica eagerly anticipate the payment…