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Costa Rica
Governed by Código de Trabajo. 48 h/wk, 4 h OT cap. 50 % premium. 12 h rest. 9 holidays. Tracking required.
Authority: MTSS
Código de Trabajo
Code
48 h
Week
4 h/yr
OT cap
+50 %
OT premium
12 h
Daily rest
9 d
Holidays
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Statutory working time
Código de Trabajo
48 h/wk
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 h | Code | Std |
Official sources
Código de TrabajoOvertime
Código de Trabajo
+50 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | +50 % | Code | Std |
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Código de TrabajoRest & breaks
Código de Trabajo
12 h daily
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 12 h | Code | Std |
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Código de TrabajoNight / Sunday / holiday work
Código de Trabajo
Night · 9 holidays
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | Variable | Code | Framed |
| Holidays | 9 d | Law | Fixed |
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Código de TrabajoTime recording
Código de Trabajo
Tracking mandatory
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Records | Daily | Code | All |
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Código de TrabajoRemote & flex work
Código de Trabajo
Remote framework
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framework | Ley 9738/2019 | Code | Std |
Official sources
Código de Trabajo