Minimum wage: how much time does the State Council have to decide on lawsuits against the increase
The State Council has the review of Decree 1469 of 2025 in its hands. Photo: Jesús Blanquicet/ iStock
TL;DR
- Sixteen lawsuits have been filed challenging Decree 1469 of 2025, which increased the minimum wage by 23%.
- The lawsuits aim to annul the decree and temporarily suspend its effects.
- The State Council may decide to hear each case separately or combine them if they pertain to the same administrative act.
- If the decree is annulled, the decision will be retroactive and apply to all citizens and employers.
- Judicial congestion can affect the timeline for a final ruling.