Part-time -also known as fractional domestic work- is a paid job that consists of assisting a family or person. This work includes cleaning, cooking, washing, ironing, and other household chores, however, it is performed on a schedule shorter than the standard workday (8 hours per day or forty-eight hours per week). […]
If you are looking to hire people or have a team, you must follow the labor law regulations and be aware of the responsibilities, contributions, taxes and obligations. Historically in Costa Rica, social charges and income tax for lucrative activities are high. The income tax is paid based on the […]
For expats coming to Costa Rica, having part-time or full-time help at home is often a pleasant surprise as the cost is significantly less than in their home country. That being said, it is of critical importance that before hiring a domestic worker, you educate yourself on the responsibilities that […]
If you are hiring someone in Costa Rica or if you already have employees, this article is for you. At Outlier Legal, we often have clients who hire staff, but simply do not know how important it is to have protected both parties, especially themselves as the employer. The Costa […]
A reform to the country’s remote work law gives employees “the right to digital disconnection outside working hours”
The Legislative Assembly effectively extends the rights of pregnant workers and parents of newborns, and sets new obligations for employers
The private sector employs 86% of the country’s workforce, but half of those jobs are informal
Up to 2 billion people around the world put food in their tables by having informal jobs because of the lack of opportunities in the formal economy
*UPDATE – we have been receiving many messages regarding the status of the Digital Nomad visa. At this time there still has been no movement from the Government to finalize the process and enable interested parties to apply. As soon as we receive any news regarding the status of this […]
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