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Increase in Fines for Violations of Labor Rights

New Legislation Enacted

Author: Jaime Solís, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global

Employers who violate the labor rights of their employees are subject to pay fines of up to 12 minimum wages in the applicable industry, commerce and services sector for each of the benefits that have been violated. The increase in fines for violations of labor rights is derived from a recent reform to article 627 of the Labor Code, approved on October 4, 2022. This reform will enter into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette.

Punitive Provisions of Law on the Inclusion of People with Disabilities, Postponed

New Legislation Enacted

Author: Jaime Solís, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global

The Law on the Inclusion of People with Disabilities was approved by legislative decree in 2020, to guarantee the full exercise of the rights of this population and their social, labor, and educational integration. However, the punitive parts of this new law has recently been extended to June 30, 2023 (it had originally been extended to January 2023).

Paid Holidays Approved

New Order or Decree

Author: Jaime Solís, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global

On December 20, 2022, the Legislative Assembly declared Monday, December 26, 2022, and Monday, January 2, 2023, as paid holidays for workers in the private and public sectors. This will allow the work of private sector employees to be recognized, given that these holidays fall on a Sunday.