Hiring irregular migrant workers in Costa Rica may seem like a quick operational fix, but in reality it can lead to sanctions, labor claims, operational disruption, and reputational damage. What employers should consider before hiring foreign personnel In recent...
The year 2026 does not begin with minor changes. It begins with two structural adjustments that directly impact the real labor cost, payroll, and financial planning of companies operating in Costa Rica: the increase in CCSS contributions and the update to Income Tax...
Smart Hiring: How to Avoid Contingencies by Correctly Distinguishing Between Employment Contracts and Professional Services Agreements In Costa Rica, many companies choose to engage workers under the figure of professional services, believing this exempts them from...
By Licda. Yannsi Paniagua – Labor Department, GLC Legal On October 27, 2025, the National Wage Council (CNS) approved, by majority vote, a 1.63% general increase in all minimum wages for Costa Rica’s private sector, which will take effect on January 1, 2026. This...
