Labour Reforms Work in Costa Rica is changing fast – 2026 could be a turning point From gig-worker reclassification battles to rising standards for safety, benefits, and work schedules, employers and employees alike must prepare for sweeping labour shifts iStock.com/Arkadij Schell Image Joaquín Soto Senior Associate, Arias Image Fabiola Tames Associate, Arias Wednesday 10 December 2025 As Costa Rica approaches 2026, the world of work is on the edge of important transformations, some promising, others challenging. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Privacy Use of technology and right to privacy in Nicaragua Labour Reforms Panama 2026: A year of high investment and high compliance stakes Retirement Guatemala’s retirement framework explained: What employers need to know Contracts Labour considerations when investing in Costa Rica