Labor Reform in Colombia: Government Presents Guide to Understand and Claim Labor Rights
Ministry of Labor delivers ABC of the labor reform Photo: Ministry of Labor
TL;DR
- The Colombian government has launched a guide called "Tu trabajo, tus derechos: ABC de la Reforma Laboral" to explain the 2025 labor reform.
- The initiative aims to inform millions of workers, formal and informal, about their rights and how to exercise them.
- The guide simplifies complex legal text into everyday language, covering topics like working hours, overtime, contracts, leave, and workplace harassment.
- It also addresses new labor market dynamics, such as work on digital platforms.
- Key advancements in the 2025 reform include a reduction in the workweek to 42 hours, new paid leave options, and strengthened protections against workplace discrimination and violence.