Empresarios insisten en aumento del salario mínimo de 7,21% y advierten de riesgos inflacionarios
Los representantes de los generadores de empleo en Colombia, con asiento en la Comisión de Concertación de Políticas Salariales y Laborales remitieron...
TL;DR
- Business guilds have submitted formal considerations to the Ministry of Labor regarding the 2026 minimum wage and transportation allowance.
- The proposed increase for 2026 is 7.21%, based on 5.3% accumulated inflation, 0.91% total factor productivity, and an additional 100 basis points.
- Guilds highlight rising labor informality, with an increase of 732,000 informal workers by October 2025.
- The Banco de la República warned about potential inflationary effects of an 'irresponsible' minimum wage increase.
- Business associations argue that excessive minimum wage hikes could harm macroeconomic balance and formal employment.
- The letter was signed by Andi, Asobancaria, SAC, and Acopi.
- The deadline for the government to issue the decree for the 2026 minimum wage is December 30th.