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diciembre 28, 2025

Reforma laboral: cuáles son los nuevos permisos laborales que ahora serán remunerados

Periodista Portafolio27.12.2025 14:39 Actualizado: 27.12.2025 14:39

Reforma laboral: cuáles son los nuevos permisos laborales que ahora serán remunerados

TL;DR

  • Four new paid leaves will be introduced in Colombia starting January 2026.
  • Leaves will cover medical appointments (including for endometriosis), educational obligations for children, judicial/administrative appearances, and a semiannual leave for bicycle commuters.
  • The reform also includes progressive increases in Sunday and holiday surcharges, reaching 100% by 2027.
  • The standard workweek will be reduced to 42 hours.
  • Night shifts will now begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 a.m.
  • Other changes involve formalizing labor contracts for apprentices and expanding social security for digital platform workers.