Can an employee's start date fall on a weekend or public holiday in Costa Rica?

Yes, an employee’s start date in Costa Rica can fall on a weekend or public holiday.

Is there a statutory probationary period in Costa Rica and can it be extended or removed? Can the probationary period differ for various job titles or employment agreement types?

In Costa Rica, there is no statutory probationary period formally defined by law. However, notice and severance obligations begin after the first 3 months of employment, which effectively acts as a probationary period. This probationary period is only applicable to indefinite employment agreements and does not apply to fixed-term employment agreements. Furthermore, the probationary period in Costa Rica remains the same regardless of the job title or type of employment agreement.