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Colombia’s President Petro Signs Labour Overhaul Into Law
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The labor reform in Colombia was approved in Congress and since last June 25 it is already law of the Republic. It is law 2466 that grants new guarantees to Colombian workers and all [...] The salary entry of the vigilantes will have adjustment since July after labor reform: thus it will be liquidated was first published in Tropicana Colombia.
Colombia’s president Petro signs labour overhaul into law
Colombian President Gustavo Petro signed into law on Wednesday a controversial labour overhaul with the potential to profoundly shift the balance of power from employers to workers, a key victory for the left-wing leader even as Congress compelled him to scale back his more radical ambitions. The
Colombian Congress finally approves progressive labour reform - justice for colombia
Colombian trade unions have welcomed the passing of the progressive government’s labour reform, after the National Congress approved it on 20 June. As one of the Petro administration’s flagship policies, the labour reform was submitted to Congress in 2022, shortly after the election, but faced intense opposition that twice saw it blocked, casting its entire content into doubt. Unions have long argued that the labour reform is vital to improve wo…
Does the payment for working Sundays and holidays go up? They reveal how it was with the labor reform ssalamanca Mar, 01/07/2025 - 19:32 Author ssalamanca In the middle of the debate for the labor reform approved in Congress, a subject that touches directly the pocket of thousands of people: the payment for working Sundays and holidays.Among the comments on networks, many believe that the new adjustment means winning double for those days, but t…
Workers who will benefit from labor reform. Photo: Image by Aymane jdidi in Pixabay. On June 25, the labor reform was sanctioned by President Gustavo Petro, which marks a substantial change in working conditions in Colombia. This reform introduces modifications that will be implemented both immediately and gradually, depending on each provision contained in the article. Although much of the public debate has focused on aspects such as the increa…
Since Tuesday, July 1, Colombian companies must pay an additional surcharge of 80% to employees working on Sundays and holidays, five percentage points more than the 75% that previously governed. This measure marks the beginning of the implementation of the labor reform signed by President Gustavo Petro last week. The increase represents the first stage of a gradual plan that will bring Sunday and holiday surcharges to 90% in July 2026 and 100% …
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