BLP advised IFX on its acquisition of Gold Data in Costa Rica, a technology company specializing in telecommunications infrastructure that provides high-quality direct connectivity throughout the Americas and the Caribbean. This transaction allows IFX to complement its portfolio of Data Centers, Cloud, Security, and Value-Added Services with significant network infrastructure. This strengthens its position as…
Category Archives: Labor & Employment
Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment, News
The Legislative Assembly Approves the Law Project to Regulate Working from Abroad
11
Mar
Mar
On March 5, 2025, the Legislative Assembly approved, in a second debate, bill number 23528, which explicitly regulates working from outside Costa Rica. According to the provisions of the approved draft law, working from abroad may be requested by the employer and will require the employee’s express consent; if the employee agrees, the employer must…
Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment, News
Constitutional Chamber Expands Maternity Leave Rights in Same-Sex Parent Families in Costa Rica
27
Feb
Feb
The Constitutional Chamber, through ruling number 92412-2024, has resolved an action of unconstitutionality filed against Article 95 of the Labor Code and Article 41 of the Law on Public Employment. The ruling establishes that these articles violated the fundamental rights of equality and special protection of the family, women, and minors by not considering the…
Blog, Global Mobility & Relocation, Guatemala, Labor & Employment, News
Guatemala Establishes Unit to Support Migrant Returnees
14
Feb
Feb
Ministerial Agreement Number 82-2025 was published in the Diario de Centroamérica on February 7, 2025. It creates the “Care Unit for Returned Migrants” within the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare. The Ministry’s General Directorate of Employment will direct and supervise this unit. The purpose of the Care Unit for Returned Migrants is to provide…
Blog, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Labor & Employment, News, Nicaragua
2025 Labor Holiday Calendar: An Essential Resource for Business Planning
08
Jan
Jan
Effectively managing labor holidays is critical for any organization, especially when operating in multiple countries across Central America. For this reason, the Labor & Employment team at BLP has prepared the 2025 Labor Holiday Calendar, a comprehensive document that consolidates the official holidays for Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. This resource is…
06
Nov
Nov
The National Wage Council, in its session No. 5834 held on October 30, 2024, approved a general 2.37% increase in minimum wages for the private sector. Below are the key details: Details of the Increase: Effective Date: The wage adjustments will take effect on January 1, 2025. Specific Increases: The increase in wages of Domestic…
Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment, News
Paid Leave for the Death of Relatives of Workers in Costa Rica
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Oct
Oct
On October 21 of this year, the Legislative Assembly approved, in a second debate, the “Law to Create Paid Leave for the Death of Relatives of Workers, to Protect the Right to Grieve,” processed under legislative file No. 23.929. This law introduces a new item, (l), to Article 69 of the Labor Code. This new…
Blog, Honduras, Labor & Employment, News
Mandatory Registration in the Honduran Simplified National Registry of Employers
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Jul
Jul
The Secretariat of State in the Offices of Labor and Social Security has issued a significant announcement affecting all private companies, employers, organizations of civil society, public institutions, and the Honduran public. Here are the key points summarized: Mandatory Registration in SIHCLA: Starting July 20, 2024, all entities must register in the Honduran Labor Cases…
Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment, News
Law on the Protection of Whistleblowers and Witnesses of Acts of Corruption against Labor Retaliation
03
Jun
Jun
On February 8, 2024, Costa Rica passed a law to protect persons who report acts of corruption and the witnesses of those who report, which applies to both the public and private sectors. From the labor perspective, this law introduces a special protection jurisdiction and a series of measures to ensure that whistleblowers and witnesses…
Blog, Costa Rica, Labor & Employment, News
Changes to the Law Against Sexual and Labor Harassment in Employment and Teaching
03
Jun
Jun
In Costa Rica, some significant changes were recently made to the current law on labor and sexual harassment in employment and teaching. These changes seek to improve the effectiveness of the investigation process when it comes to notifying the opening of processes. The following provisions are the main adjustments to this Law: The workplace must…