Ojo trabajadores: esta será la nueva fecha límite para consignar cesantías en 2026
Las cesantías son uno de los derechos laborales más importantes para los trabajadores en Colombia.
TL;DR
- "Cesantías" are a significant labor right in Colombia, representing one month's salary for each year worked.
- Employers are legally required to deposit these funds annually.
- The usual deadline of February 14th will move to Monday, February 16th, 2026, as the 14th falls on a weekend.
- Failure to meet the deadline may result in penalties for employers, including a daily salary payment for each day of delay.
- Permitted uses for "cesantías" include purchasing or improving housing, paying mortgage loans, and funding education.
- Workers can withdraw 100% of their "cesantías" if their employment contract is terminated.
- The amount to be deposited is equivalent to a full month's income for those earning the minimum wage, including transportation allowance.