Labor Laws for Household Help
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Costa Rican law defines domestic help as anyone who provides paid assistance to you or your family in the form of cleaning, cooking, washing clothes, ironing or other household duties that do not generate an income for you, the employer. Local residents often have household help at least once per week, as domestic workers charge very affordable rates – about $2-$3 per hour. The Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MTSS) strictly governs the laws related to domestic help, and as an employer, it’s important to educate yourself on your legal duties to your household worker, known as an empleada.
Last updated: Oct 26, 2023