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Learn the legal requirements and practical considerations for hiring, managing, and retaining employees in Costa Rica.
Hiring in Costa Rica offers access to a highly educated, multilingual talent pool, but only when you are fully compliant to local labor laws and compliance standards.
In this webinar, we’ll provide an overview of the Costa Rican employment framework, so that you can hire compliantly and manage teams effectively.
You’ll gain clarity on the key compliance areas that directly impact risk, cost, and long-term workforce stability in Costa Rica.
Key points of discussion:
Employment Contracts - types of contracts, mandatory clauses, probation periods, and formalization requirements
Working Hours & Overtime - standard working schedules, overtime rules, rest days, and night shift regulations
Minimum Wage & Salary Structure - statutory minimum wages by category, payment frequency, and salary compliance
Social Security and Taxation for Employers - employer and employee contributions, registration process, and ongoing obligations
Payroll & Mandatory Benefits - payroll essentials, vacation pay, public holidays, and sick leave policies
Termination of Employment - lawful termination grounds, notice periods, severance, and risks of wrongful dismissal
Data Protection & Employee Privacy - handling employee data under Costa Rican regulations and best practices
Designed for:
Business owners, founders, executives, and HR leaders who aim to hire compliantly in Costa Rica.
Speaker:
Cecilia Caraccioli Elvir is a seasoned Human Resources leader with extensive experience driving people strategy across Latin America in global, multicultural organizations. Currently serving at Hitachi Solutions, she leads the HR function for the region while playing a key role in organizational strategy, business expansion, and talent development. Cecilia brings a strong track record of transforming HR operations—reducing attrition, optimizing recruitment, and building high-performing teams across industries including technology, telecommunications, retail, and wholesale. Known for her strategic partnership with executive leadership, she aligns talent initiatives with business goals to deliver measurable impact. She holds an MBA from INCAE, a Six Sigma Black Belt certification, and a degree in Industrial Engineering, combining analytical rigor with a passion for building inclusive, high-performing workplaces.