Costa Rican Employers Must Provide Lactation Facilities

From 5 May 2019, Costa Rican employers with at least 30 female employees must provide a lactation room for employees who are breastfeeding. A decree (Spanish) agreed to in April 2018 sets out requirements for lactation rooms, including minimum dimensions, blinds or curtains to provide privacy, ventilation, a refrigerator and a table and chairs.   

Related Resources

• Press Release  (Spanish) (Ministry for Employment and Social Security, 24 Apr 2019)
• Decree 41080 (Spanish) (12 Apr 2018)