Ojo trabajadores: esta será la nueva fecha límite para consignar cesantías en 2026

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.

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