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Costa Rica
Costa Rica guarantees 2 weeks paid vacation (Labour Code art. 153) after 50 weeks. Mandatory Aguinaldo in Dec.
Authority: Labour Code · CCSS · MTSS
Leave
12 working days
13th
Dec
Holidays
9
Maternity
4 mos
Paternity
2 days
Sick
60% CCSS
01
Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 153Labour Code art. 153: 2 wks after 50 wks.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 12 j | 100% | CT |
| Aguinaldo | 1 mois | 100% | Déc |
Official sources: MTSS
02
Public holidays
Law 84429 holidays (Law 8442).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| 11 abr | Juan Santamaría | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Semana Santa | All | — |
| 1 may | Trabajo | All | — |
| 25 jul | Anexión Nicoya | All | — |
| 15 ago | Madre | All | — |
| 15 sep | Independencia | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Official sources: MTSS
03
Sick leave
60% CCSS3-day waiting. CCSS 60%.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-3 | 3 j | 50% emp | CT |
| 4+ | — | 60% CCSS | Max 1 an |
Official sources: CCSS
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
4 mos matMaternity 4 mos 100% CCSS. Paternity 2 days (Law 10211).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 4 mois | 100% | CCSS |
| Pat | 2 j | 100% | Ley 10211 |
Official sources: CCSS
05
Special leaves
Law 6727Law 6727: marriage 8 days, bereavement 8 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 8 j | 100% | Ley 6727 |
| Bereavement | 8 j | 100% | Ley 6727 |
Official sources: MTSS
Centralize Costa Rica absences
Illizeo applies Labour Code + CCSS + Aguinaldo.
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