politics

diciembre 27, 2025

Jornada nocturna: empresas ajustan nómina para los nuevos costos laborales del mercado laboral

La jornada debe llegar a 42 horas semanales máximo en el 2026. Foto: Imagen de ChatGPT

Jornada nocturna: empresas ajustan nómina para los nuevos costos laborales del mercado laboral

TL;DR

  • The night shift surcharge in Colombia now begins at 7 PM, effective December 25th, as per labor reform.
  • This change means a higher hourly rate for night work, with specific increases detailed for ordinary and Sunday/holiday shifts.
  • Calculations are based on the 2025 minimum wage of $1,423,500 pesos, with adjustments expected for future minimum wage changes.
  • The reform applies to private sector employees with formal contracts working night shifts.
  • Government officials frame the change as correcting a long-standing disadvantage for workers, while business leaders note potential economic impacts like increased production costs and inflation.