Filing Date Determines Cassation Eligibility
Judgment STL9085-2026, Supreme Court of Justice, Labor Cassation Chamber, Case No. 11001-02-05-000-2026-01229-00, Justice-Rapporteur Omar Ángel Mejía Amador, May 20, 2026.
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Decree 0720 of 2026
The National Government issued Decree 0720 of 2026, through which Chapter 4 is added to Decree 1072 of 2015 and the procedure, scope, and criteria for the adoption of preventive measures by labor inspection, surveillance, and control authorities are regulated.
Labor Outsourcing
The National Government issued Decree 581 of 2026, amending the Single Regulatory Decree of the Labor Sector (Decree 1072 of 2015) to implement the provisions introduced by Law 2466 of 2025 regarding labor outsourcing and labor intermediation.
New Labor Obligations
Recent regulatory provisions in labor matters in Colombia impose on employers obligations of immediate and progressive compliance. Their non-compliance may give rise to administrative and sanctioning contingencies. In particular, the months of June and July concentrate relevant regulatory milestones that require operational, contractual, and compliance adjustments.
Doing Business - Laboral
We advise companies on labor management to operate safely and efficiently in Colombia. We provide support in regulatory compliance, hiring, labor relations, and risk management, enabling our clients to focus on growing their business.
El nuevo régimen de fueros laborales
La Ley 2452 de 2025, por medio de la cual se expidió el nuevo Código Procesal del Trabajo y de la Seguridad Social, reorganizó los procedimientos laborales bajo criterios de especialidad, celeridad y concentración procesal.
New preventive measures of the Ministry of Labor
We share an analysis of the recent Decree draft that would regulate the procedure and scope of the preventive measures applicable by Labor Inspectors.
Decree 234 of 2026
On March 12, 2026, the Ministry of Labor issued Decree 234 of 2026, whereby Chapter 7 of Title 2 of Part 2 of Decree 1072 of 2015, Sole Regulatory Decree of the Labor Sector, is substituted, and new provisions are adopted concerning unified multi-level collective bargaining with workers’ organizations in the private sector and with official workers.
Outsourcing and labor Intermediation
On november 22, 2025, the Ministry of Labor published for comments the draft Decree, through which it seeks to strengthen control, oversight, and sanctions regarding illegal outsourcing and labor intermediation in Colombia.
Impact of the Increase in the Minimum Wage
Through Decrees 1469 and 1470 of december 29, 2025, the National Government established the new Minimum Wage and Transportation Allowance, respectively, which shall apply for the year 2026. Considering the impact this has not only for employees but also for all organizations, in this newsletter we present the most significant changes that employers must take into account as a result of such increases.
Resolution 3461 of 2025
On September 1, 2025, the Ministry of Labor issued Resolution 3461 with the aim of updating and strengthening the regulatory framework governing Workplace Harassment Prevention Committees (Comités de Convivencia Laboral – CCL).
Reduction of the working day 2025
What will change as of july 15, 2025?
Regularization in Colombia for Venezuelan citizen
From the special stay permit to the resident visa under the temporary protection statute
Changes Introduced by the Pension Reform
(Act 2381 of 2024)
Resolution 532 of 2024
Resolution 532 of 2024, issued by the Special Administrative Unit for Pension Management and Parafiscal Contributions of the Social Protection (UGPP) in Colombia