Pago de intereses de cesantías: plazo máximo para que los trabajadores lo reciban cambió y esta es la nueva fecha

TL;DR

The deadline for companies to deposit worker cesantías in Colombia will be Monday, February 16, 2026, due to February 14th falling on a weekend.
Cesantías are a mandatory savings equivalent to one month's salary per year worked, to be deposited in authorized funds.
Employers failing to deposit cesantías on time must pay a daily salary penalty for each day of delay.
Interest on cesantías, amounting to 12% annually, must be paid directly to employees by January 31, 2026.
The cesantías payment deadline coincides with other early-year financial commitments, posing a liquidity challenge for businesses, particularly SMEs.
Financial planning and the use of technological tools, like business accounts, are crucial for companies to manage cash flow and avoid penalties.
Failure to meet the February 16, 2026, deadline will result in economic sanctions for companies.

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