As of October 2, 2026, Costa Rica will assume new obligations and responsibilities to prevent and eliminate violence and harassment in the workplace, as well as to guarantee equality and non-discrimination in employment, upon the entry into force of ILO Convention No. 190. This Convention establishes an obligation for both the public and private sectors to promote safe, respectful, and violence-free working environments.
The Convention defines violence and harassment as a range of unacceptable behaviors, practices, or threats, whether occurring repeatedly or as a single incident. These behaviors are defined as those that aim to result in, or are likely to result in physical, psychological, sexual, or economic harm to a person in the context of work.
ILO Convention No. 190 applies to both the public and private sectors, providing comprehensive protection against violence and harassment in the workplace. This protection is not limited to employees but also extends to the following groups:
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