Government of Colombia – declaration of economic and social emergency. The Government of Colombia, through Decree 1390 of December 22, 2025, has declared a State of Economic and Social Emergency across the national territory for an initial period of 30 days,...
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October newsletter
The Ministry of Labor issues Circular 075 of 2025 to prevent, identify, and address situations of workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and discrimination against transgender people, non-binary people, and people with non-hegemonic gender identities. The Ministry...
Newsletter february 2025
Superior Tribunal of Medellín – Civil Chamber – Judgment on Interruption of the Statute of Limitations for Contractual Liability Actions By means of a judgment dated July 16, 2024, the Civil Chamber of the Superior Tribunal of Medellín ruled that the statute of...
Labor Reform Approved in Second Debate in the House of Representatives
The House of Representatives approved the labor reform bill presented by the National Government with 93 votes in favor and 13 against. The approved bill contains 81 articles, including provisions for increasing remuneration on mandatory rest days from 75% to 100%, to...
Resolution No. 532 of 2024 UGPP: Establishing a Cost Assumption Scheme for Self-employed Workers and Those Who Enter Contracts
Recently, the Special Administrative Unit of Pension Management and Social Security Contributions (“UGPP” by its initials in Spanish) issued Resolution 532 of 2024, establishing a cost assumption scheme for self-employed workers and those who enter contracts other...
Ministry of Labor Proposes Regulations for Reporting Major Incidents or Accidents in Classified Facilities
The Ministry of Labor has published a draft resolution to regulate procedures for reporting major incidents and accidents in classified facilities, aligning with international industrial safety standards to promote a safer and more responsible work environment. The...
New rules on paternity leave introduced in Colombia
Author: Daniel Salazar López The Colombian Congress has passed Act 2141 (August 10, 2021) whereby a further protection has been granted to parents. Act 2141 incorporates several new provisions on labor matters and, in particular, on maternity and paternity privileges....