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Disciplinary Procedures in Private Companies.

The article explains the precautions employers must take when managing overtime for their workers.

This article explores the employer’s right to recover overpayments or advances made to employees, as outlined in Article 173 of Costa Rica’s Labor Code.

The cases in which an employer can terminate a worker with employer liability after a workplace accident are analyzed, detailing the employer's obligations and the worker's right to reinstatement.

Mandatory retirement policies have been used by companies as a mechanism to renew their workforce. However, it is important to be aware of the legal framework surrounding such practices in order to assess their applicability.

Analysis of the dismissal of a worker for compromising workplace safety, according to article 81, subsection f) of the Labor Code.

Law No. 10079 created incentives for employers hiring individuals over 45 years old. This allows companies to deduct a higher percentage from income tax while also generating employment for a population that faces greater difficulties in obtaining work.

The employer's right to modify working conditions within legal limits is analyzed, along with measures to prevent abusive changes.

While there is clarity regarding the garnishment of a worker's salary who is also a debtor, the legislation does not regulate how to proceed in the case of a subsidy granted to a worker on maternity leave.

The text explores whether employers can restrict the use of mobile phones during working hours under Costa Rican regulations.