Is it necessary for the employment agreement to be bilingual with Spanish taking precedence in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, the employment agreement is crafted in both English and Spanish, with each version presented side by side in a single document. For all legal purposes, the Spanish version takes precedence.

Can variable compensation be included in the employment agreement or should it be outlined in a separate Variable Compensation Plan in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica, it is recommended that variable compensation be outlined in a separate Variable Compensation Plan rather than being included in the employment agreement. This approach provides customers with a greater degree of flexibility, allowing them to modify the plan when it expires without needing to amend the employment agreement itself.