Deputies of the Legislative Assembly define 16 behaviors as workplace harassment. The bill named “Law to prevent and punish Labor Harassment in the public and private sector” pending before the Legislative Assembly since 2018, under file number 20,873, to identify, prevent, punish, prohibit and eradicate workplace harassment, was passed on October 5. The initiative includes…
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Blog, Costa Rica, Global Mobility & Relocation, News
Immigration: About the documentation process for foreigners in Costa Rica
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Oct
Oct
All foreigners, whose MIGRATION CATEGORY IS APPROVED AND NOTIFIED AFTER OCTOBER 01, 2022, can request their appointment for the documentation process, however, the appointment will be granted as of January 2023. Important aspects: The appointment must be requested within 90 days after the notification of approval. The approval resolutions together with the appointment vouchers will…
Blog, Costa Rica, Global Mobility & Relocation, News
Renewal process of migratory identity documents for foreigners in Costa Rica
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Sep
Sep
The Immigration Office informed*, that upon expiration of the term (September 30, 2022) of the extension of the validity of the documents that accredit the legal permanence of foreigners in the country (known as DIMEX or popularly as cedulas de residencia), foreigners will have a term of three months to carry out the renewal procedure….
Analysis, Blog, Costa Rica, Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation
New Public Procurement Law in Costa Rica
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Sep
Sep
Francisco Obando Director Public Law, Public Procurement & Regulation Costa Rica [email protected] On December 1, 2022, the new General Public Procurement Law will enter into force, repealing the Administrative Contracting Law No. 7494 of 1996 and its Regulations. As a result, all bidding participants, companies, and public administrations must seriously prepare to address the changes…
Analysis, Blog, Costa Rica, Environment, Health & Safety, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Legal reform allows the development of works near rivers and streams of Costa Rica
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Aug
Aug
Luis Palacios Director Environmental Specialist Costa Rica [email protected] Costa Rica is a country with an abundant flow of water that brings scenic beauty and biodiversity and satisfies human needs. Despite their undeniable value, the rivers, streams, or natural reservoirs that run through private property sometimes pose heavy burdens to landowners due to the legal limitations…
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BLP adds a renowned specialist in Business Law and Real Estate
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Aug
Aug
As part of our growth strategy and in response to crucial market demands, BLP adds José María Pacheco as Special Counsel to its team in Costa Rica. José María joins our practice areas of Business Law and Real Estate and Hospitality. https://www.blplegal.com/blp-web-2021/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Jose-Maria-Pachecho-400×489-1-245×300.png José María Pacheco Special Counsel | Costa Rica José María has represented regional…
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Aug
Aug
On August 15, Costa Rica will celebrate Mother’s Day, a holiday of mandatory payment according to article 148 of the Labor Code: An employer must pay for the holiday as a single day, even if an employee does not work the day. An employer who requires an employee to work the day must pay double…
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BLP advises on the financing of Marina Flamingo in Costa Rica
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Jul
Jul
BLP has advised both Banco BCT and Marina Flamingo Development Group on granting a syndicated loan for the development of Marina Flamingo, located in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The loan in tranches is intended for constructive financing of the project’s first stage, soon to start operations. Separate BLP teams advised on the structuring…
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Jul
Jul
Article 148 of the Costa Rican Labor Code declares August 2, the Day of the Virgin of Los Angeles, as a non-obligatory payment holiday. An employer with a weekly payment method (non-commercial activity) who only pays for a day worked may give the employee the day off to enjoy the holiday; however, the employer does…
Blog, Costa Rica, News, Sanitary Registration of Products
Simplification of procedures for sanitary registration of food and cosmetics in Costa Rica
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Jul
Jul
On July 13, 2022, the reform to executive decree 43291-S that facilitates the sanitary registration of low-risk food and cosmetic products was published in the official newspaper La Gaceta. The reform simplifies the registration of such products to enable immediate approval. Annex 1 of said reform includes an expanded list of cosmetic products, such as…