Recent labor reforms approved by the Colombian Congress, and signed by the Colombian president on June 25, 2025, introduce sweeping changes to employment regulations, including enhanced employee protections, limits on fixed-term contracts, and new legal standards for teleworking arrangements. The following is a high-level summary of the most relevant changes and their potential impacts on companies operating in Colombia.
- Sunday and Holiday Work Surcharge: The surcharge for work performed on Sundays and public holidays will increase from the current 75% to 100%. This change will be implemented gradually:
- July 1, 2025: 80%
- July 1, 2026: 90%
- July 1, 2027: 100%
- Night Work: The definition of night work has been expanded; night hours will now range from 7:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. (previously, night work began at 9:00 P.M.). Any work performed during these hours must be compensated with a 35% surcharge.
- Overtime Authorization: Employers are no longer required to obtain prior authorization from the Ministry of Labor to assign overtime; however, companies must maintain a daily record of overtime hours worked by each employee.
- Fixed-Term Employment Contracts: Fixed-term contracts will now have a maximum total duration of four years. Previously, these contracts could be renewed indefinitely without a time limit.
- Apprenticeship Contracts and Quota: Apprentices must now be hired under a special employment contract, entitling them to all standard labor benefits and fringe benefits....
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