Labor Reform and Pension Reform in Colombia: Everything You Need to Know

With its labor reform and pension reform projects, the Colombian government expects substantial changes in the country's labor context. Our Colombia Labor, Employment and Benefits attorneys at Holland & Knight are actively involved in various forums to share related insights. Throughout this page, you will be able to keep up to date with the latest news regarding the reforms.

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Would Decrees Revive the Labor Reform? This Is What the Government Can Do

El Espectador / In the Headlines / March 23, 2025

Beyond Labor Reform: What Happened to the Labor Statute in Colombia?

El Espectador / In the Headlines / March 19, 2025

Labor Reform: The Path of Decrees Would Have Multiple Limitations

Portafolio / In the Headlines / March 19, 2025

Government Considers Allowing Strikes in Public Services Through Labor Reform Decrees

Blu Radio / In the Headlines / March 19, 2025

Santander Labor Union Committees Defended the Separation of Powers

Vanguardia / In the Headlines / March 13, 2025

Labor Reform Could End 450,000 Jobs: The Warning from the Bank of the Republic That Influenced Its Virtual Collapse

El Colombiano / In the Headlines / March 12, 2025

What Are the Government's Possibilities of Approving Labor Reform Articles by Decree?

La Opinión / In the Headlines / March 12, 2025

The "Train Crash" Between Congress and the Government Clouds the Labor Reform's Path

Portafolio / In the Headlines / March 12, 2025

Partner Camilo Cuervo Comments on the Future of Colombia's Labor Reform

Valora Analitik, Infobae / In the Headlines / March 12, 2025

Night Shifts and Leave Among the Most Controversial Parts of the Labor Reform

La República / In the Headlines / March 11, 2025

ABC of the Changes Approved in the House in the Labor Reform Debate

La República / In the Headlines / October 31, 2024

"New Forms of Contracting Are Recognized with the Labor Reform Project"

La República / In the Headlines / October 31, 2024

In the Plenary Session of the Chamber, Around 80% of the Labor Reform Has Been Approved

La República / In the Headlines / October 10, 2024

Labor Reform: How Many Days Could Women Request Menstrual Leave?

Blu Radio / In the Headlines / October 9, 2024

From This Date the Night Shift Would Begin at 7 p.m. If the Labor Reform Is Approved

Blu Radio / In the Headlines / October 9, 2024

Is Labor Reform Inevitable? This Is What Lawyers Say

Revista Semana / In the Headlines / August 31, 2024

Who Can Inherit My Pension and What Is the Order? This Is What the Pension Reform and Experts Say

El Tiempo / In the Headlines / August 15, 2024

What Happens If I've Been a Stay-at-Home Spouse Without Pension Contributions? Insights from the Reform's Key Provisions

El Tiempo / In the Headlines / August 14, 2024

How Do I Contribute to My Pension If I Work by Days or Weeks? This Is How It Works for Periods of Less Than a Month

El Tiempo / In the Headlines / August 15, 2024

'No One Gives a Peso for Colpensiones': Experts Warn That It Is Not Prepared for the New Pension System

El Colombiano / In the Headlines / June 19, 2024

Explaining What Will Happen to the Money in Retirees' Savings Accounts; Conditions May Apply

Pluzo / In the Headlines / June 16, 2024

Government Has 12 Days to Approve Social Reforms

La República / In the Headlines / June 4, 2024

Pension Reform Achieved First Approvals in the House: 37 Articles, with 'Green Light'

Portafolio / In the Headlines / May 21, 2024

Pension Reform in Colombia: Analysis from Holland & Knight's Labor Team

In the Headlines / April 2024

An Employee Works on Average the Equivalent of 4.3 Days a Week in Colombia, If We Discount Holidays

Vanguardia / In the Headlines / April 22, 2024

"Congress Should Be Motivated to Debate a Pension Based on Savings"

La República / In the Headlines / April 16, 2024

The Six Recommendations Made by Private Funds for the Pension Reform

La República / In the Headlines / April 12, 2024