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
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.