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Employer of Record Costa Rica

The perfect solution to employ workers in Costa Rica. Compliantly onboard and payroll Costa Rican employees, whilst offering first-class benefits with our Employer of Record solution.

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Looking at Hiring Employees in Costa Rica?

When looking at engaging workers in Costa Rica, many businesses find themselves asking the following questions. What do the local employment laws look like? Will I need a local entity? These are just some of the complexities preventing businesses from expansion, making it more difficult to scale comfortably.

Navigating new employment laws within a country with no experience can be difficult, but this is where Workwell Global can help. With our specialised Employer of Record Costa Rica service, we can facilitate the processing of payroll, provision of insurance and benefits to your employees.

Workwell Global has recently expanded our hiring capabilities into Latin America, including Costa Rica, enabling businesses to compliantly deploy and manage contractor talent across the region. To learn more and tackle to employment barriers, book a call to speak with our expansion expert.

 

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What are the Types of Employment Contracts in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, employees are entitled to various benefits, including paid annual leave, sick leave, and parental leave. Notice periods vary depending on the length of service, and there are strict rules regarding termination. There are two main employment types which businesses need to understand when engaging in Costa Rica.

  • Permanent Employment (indefinite-term contracts)
  • Temporary Employment (fixed-term contracts)

 

Employment Benefits in Costa Rica

Costa Rica offers a range of employment benefits to their employees;

  • Paid Time Off: At least 2 weeks paid time off (only after completing 50 weeks of work with that specific employer).
  • Aguinaldo (13 month pay): This is paid to Costa Rican employees by the 20th of December.
  • Public Healthcare System: Employers can offer supplementary private medical coverage.

You can begin attracting candidates across Cost Rica with Workwell Global’s Employer of Record solution.

 

Employment Laws in Costa Rica

Employment laws vary between regions, with minimum employment standards set by federal law. Employers must comply with these regulations, including the Costa Rican Labour Code and the Costa Rican Social Security Law.

 

 

 

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Make Hiring Simple in Costa Rica

We understand that employment laws are different in every country, and this can be seen as a barrier. However, with the flexibility of an EOR, Workwell Global takes on the responsibility of processing payroll to help your business operate compliantly. This allows your business to scale your workforce as needed, avoiding the complexities of onboarding and terminating employees.

So, whether you’re looking to hire one employee in San Jose or a whole workforce in Alajuela, rest assured that Workwell Global has you covered.

 

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Our Employer of Record Costa Rica Solution

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Schedule a quick half-hour chat with one of our friendly consultants to be one step closer to hiring employees in Costa Rica with our Employer of Record solution.

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