Colombian labor law updates for employers, in English
What changed in Colombian labor law, which deadlines are coming up and what your business or household needs to do to stay compliant, explained in plain English.
Upcoming employer deadlines in Colombia
The countdown updates itself every day. The first card is the closest deadline.
Key changes every employer in Colombia should know
A summary of the most important changes from Law 2466 of 2025 and the shorter work week. Full articles are available in Spanish.
42-hour work week
The maximum legal work week dropped from 44 to 42 hours (Law 2101 of 2021), with no salary reduction. Payroll, shifts and overtime must be adjusted.
Read the full article (in Spanish) →Higher Sunday and holiday surcharge
Work on Sundays and holidays is now paid with a 90% surcharge, rising to 100% in July 2027. Night work starts at 7:00 p.m.
Read the full article (in Spanish) →Internal work rules update
The deadline to align internal work rules (reglamento interno de trabajo) with the labor reform expired on June 25, 2026.
Read the full article (in Spanish) →Disciplinary procedure in the Labor Code
The reform amended article 115 of the Labor Code and set a minimum procedure that employers must follow before imposing any disciplinary sanction.
Read the full article (in Spanish) →Disability hiring quota
Companies that reach the number of employees set by law must meet a minimum quota of employees with certified disabilities and report to the Ministry of Labor.
Read the full article (in Spanish) →New paid leave
Employers must grant paid leave for medical appointments of the employee or their minor children, school matters of minor children and certified family emergencies.
Read the full article (in Spanish) →Stay ahead of Colombian labor law changes.
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