Trabajadores advierten que decreto que restringe contrataciones temporales amenaza hasta 500.000 empleos formales

TL;DR

Colombia's temporary services sector is worried about a government decree that would restrict temporary hiring.
The decree could put up to 500,000 formal jobs at risk, especially for vulnerable populations.
This hiring model is seen as essential for young people, single mothers, migrants, and low-skilled workers to access formal employment.
Industries like commerce, logistics, agro-industry, and construction rely on temporary hiring for seasonal demands.
The proposed decree limits temporary hires to 10% of a company's workforce without clear technical justification.
Experts warn this could lead to job losses and a rise in informal employment.
The decree is currently in public consultation, with over 1,000 comments submitted requesting a halt to these measures.
Business owners in sectors like apparel and floriculture state that temporary employees are essential for managing production peaks and costs.
The decree would grant labor inspectors new powers to order direct hiring or impose immediate sanctions, usually reserved for judges.
Labor organizations caution that this creates legal uncertainty.
Workers express fear that the decree will endanger their livelihoods.
The sector is requesting technical dialogue to recognize the importance of temporary employment for labor inclusion.

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