Category Archives: Labor & Employment
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Newsflash Costa Rica | Labor Reform on Breastfeeding Now in Force: New Obligations for Employers
Apr
Costa Rica: Reform to the Labor Code on Breastfeeding Rights (File No. 24.481) File No. 24.481, which amends Articles 95 and 97 of the Labor Code, has been published in the Official Gazette (La Gaceta) and entered into force immediately as of April 24, 2026. This reform introduces relevant changes to the breastfeeding regime applicable…
Apr
Honduras: New Legal Framework for Part-Time Work (Decree 45-2026) For the first time, Honduras introduces a clear legal framework for part-time work through Decree 45-2026, a model widely used in practice but, until now, lacking specific regulation. Why It Matters The law aims to promote job creation and formalize flexible work arrangements, but under a…
Apr
Honduras: New Legal Framework for Part-Time Work (Decree 45-2026) For the first time, Honduras introduces a clear legal framework for part-time work through Decree 45-2026, a model widely used in practice but, until now, lacking specific regulation. Why It Matters The law aims to promote job creation and formalize flexible work arrangements, but under a…
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Newsflash | Labor Reform on Breastfeeding: New Obligations for Employers
Mar
Costa Rica: Reform to the Labor Code on Breastfeeding Rights The Legislative Assembly approved in second debate file No. 24.481, which reforms articles 95 and 97 of the Labor Code, introducing relevant changes to the breastfeeding regime applicable to labor relations. Key Changes in Labor Matters Expression of milk: The right to express breast milk…
Mar
Nicaragua Increases Minimum Wage for 2026–2027 On March 5, 2026, the National Minimum Wage Commission officially announced a 4% increase for most of the country’s economic sectors, with the exception of free trade zones, where a 6.7% increase was agreed upon. This adjustment sets monthly salaries in an approximate range of 6,188 to 13,848 córdobas….
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Newsflash: Key Labor Law Considerations in the Context of Costa Rica’s 2026 Presidential Elections
Jan
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, Costa Rica will hold its Presidential Elections, a civic event that reinforces the country’s longstanding commitment to democracy, citizen participation, and institutional strength, reflecting the values of peace, respect, and the strengthening of the Rule of Law that characterize the Costa Rican nation. In connection with this electoral process, it…
Blog, Guatemala, Labor & Employment, News
New Minimum Wage in Guatemala: Employer Obligations as of January 2026
Jan
The Government of Guatemala, through Governmental Agreement No. 256-2025, approved an increase to the minimum wage, which entered into force on January 1, 2026, and is mandatory for all employers as of that date. The adjustment applies to all economic activities, with differentiated increases by sector: 5.5%: Agricultural 7.5%: Non-agricultural 4%: Export and maquila As…
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Labor Holiday Calendar 2026: A Key Regional Planning Resource
Dec
Effective management of labor holidays is essential to ensure operational continuity and regulatory compliance, particularly for organizations operating across multiple Central American jurisdictions. With this in mind, the Labor & Employment team at BLP presents the 2026 Labor Holiday Calendar, a comprehensive resource that consolidates the official holidays of Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras,…
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BLP asesoró a IFX en la adquisición de Gold Data
Nov
BLP asesoró a IFX en la adquisición de Gold Data en Costa Rica, una empresa de tecnología especializada en infraestructura de telecomunicaciones que proporciona conectividad directa de alta calidad en toda América y el Caribe. Esta transacción permite a IFX complementar su portafolio de servicios de Data Centers, Cloud, Seguridad y Servicios de Valor Agregado…