politics
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
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.