Legal regulation of telework in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama (Comparative analysis)

Abstract

Access to new technologies, changes in the market system, and, since 2020, the COVID- 19 health crisis have led employers in many parts of the world to adopt teleworking as a work modality. This new form of work, along with other social transformations imposed by globalization, demands legal regulation of teleworking and other forms of remote work, also known as “work from home.” This essay presents an argumentative analysis of labor guarantees under Nicaraguan legislation using comparative law. This approach facilitates analogous comparison of labor norms through legal interpretation and analysis, leading to a discussion on the necessity to regulate teleworking modalities in accordance with international socio-legal labor advancements. In this work, a comparative analysis is drawn between legislative practices in Costa Rica and Panama. Additionally, it aligns with UNANManagua’s research agenda on the relationship between the State and society. It aims to contribute to the National Plan to Combat Poverty and Human Development (PNLCP-DH2022-2026) by proposing an initiative to regulate telework in the country.