Groundbreaking labor reform in Colombia enacted on June 25, 2025—encapsulated in Law 2466 of 2025—aims to enhance workers’ rights, increase formal employment, and modernize labor laws.
- Law 2466 of 2025 introduces significant labor reforms in Colombia, including prioritizing indefinite-term contracts, redefining work schedules, and expanding paid leave.
- The reform mandates hiring quotas for people with disabilities, strengthens anti-discrimination protections, and introduces new teleworking modalities.
- Night shifts will continue to carry a 35 percent premium, and work on Sundays and holidays will see a gradual increase in pay, reaching a 100 percent premium by July 2027.
Law 2466 introduces substantial changes to Colombia’s labor laws, with some provisions taking effect immediately, and full implementation by July 2027. Key changes include the following:
- Prioritization of indefinite-term contracts for core business activities
- New procedures for workplace investigations
- Redefinition of daytime and nighttime work schedules
- New types of paid leave
- Mandates to hire people with disabilities
- Strengthened protections from discrimination
- Social security benefits for certain digital platform gig workers
- New teleworking modalities
While fixed-term and work-specific contracts are still permissible, they are now limited to a maximum of four years before transitioning into indefinite contracts. This change aims to prevent the perpetual renewal of short-term contracts, encouraging...
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