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Ley Constitutiva de la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social Nº 17 del 22 de Octubre, 1943

Law No. 17 1943, Constitution of the Costa Rican Social Security Entity

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Summary

The Ley Constitutiva de la Caja Costarricense de Seguro Social Nº 17 del 22 de Octubre, 1943 is a law that establishes the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) and its purpose to ensure social welfare and provide comprehensive health services to the population. The law outlines the obligations of both employers and employees regarding social security contributions, with employers being responsible for paying a percentage of their employees' salaries to the CCSS. The law also requires employers to register their employees with the CCSS and to provide access to healthcare services for their employees. Overall, the law establishes a system of mandatory social security contributions and healthcare access for all workers in Costa Rica, with employers having specific obligations related to contributing to and facilitating access to these services.

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Issuer

Costa Rica

Year

1943

Region

South America

Issuer (type)

Costa Rican Social Security Entity (CAJA) (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Finance & Insurance
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  • Retail trade
Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 1: No Poverty
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequality

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