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.