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Costa Rica is a leader in gender equality – Jill Biden
Last Sunday (June 19) at the National Technical University in Alajuela, second lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden met with girls studying science and technology. Biden is spending the week meeting with officials, teachers, students and private sector leaders to promote equal opportunities for boys and girls.
Costa Rica will be the first country in Central America to host a pilot program, using after-school programs and teacher training to close the gap between boys and girls in STEM.
“Costa Rica is a leader in Latin America in ensuring that women and girls have access to a quality education and equal opportunities,” Biden told the audience promoting the issue.
Source: www.ticotimes.net
What is the minimum wage in Costa Rica?
Minimum wages for Costa Rica
Costa Rica bases the minimum wage on several factors including skill level and education. Some specific jobs like “domestic service” carry their own minimum as well. According to Article 136 of the Labour Code the ordinary working day cash may not exceed eight hours in the day, six at night, and forty-eight hours per week. These wages contain an increase of 2.01% for all categories of Decree concerning minimum wages in the previous period, except for domestic service since it was granted 2.5%.
As of 03/15/2016. Wages shown in CRC (CR Colones)
| Skill level | Education | Minimum wage (daily) | Minimum wage (monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unskilled worker (TNC) |
9598.73
|
||
| Semi-skilled worker (TSC) |
10437.94
|
||
| Skilled Worker (TC) |
10630.08
|
||
| Specialized Worker Generic (TE) |
12537.91
|
||
| Generic laborer (TNCG) |
286467.36
|
||
| Generic semi-skilled worker (TSCG) |
308194.03
|
||
| Generic Qualified Worker (TCG) |
323978.14
|
||
| Technical |
Diversified Education (ED)
|
339506.00
|
|
| Specialized worker Generic (TEG) |
363823.80
|
||
| Technical |
Higher Education (EDS)
|
418403.78
|
|
|
Diploma of Higher Education (DES)
|
451891.72
|
||
|
Bachelor Degree (Bach)
|
512552.17
|
||
|
Undergraduate degree (BA)
|
615083.69
|
||
| Superior Worker Specialization (TES) |
19457.55
|
Source: www.tusalario.org
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