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Derecho laboralOctober 23, 2026Severance Pay for Unjust Dismissal in Colombia: Calculation under the CST and Contract Type
Formulas from Article 64 of the CST for indefinite-term, fixed-term, and per-task or per-project contracts, with examples in days of salary, the calculation base, and the late-payment penalty under Article 65.
Reforma laboralOctober 6, 2026Sunday and holiday surcharge in Colombia: 90% rate, calculation and compensatory rest
The surcharge for working on Sundays and holidays in Colombia is 90% as of July 1, 2026. Formula, compensatory rest, and what to write in a job offer.
Salario colombiaOctober 4, 2026Salary garnishment in Colombia: non-attachable limit, one-fifth of the surplus, and 50% cap for alimony or cooperatives (calculation based on the 2026 minimum wage)
Guide to calculating salary garnishment in Colombia: what portion of the salary is non-attachable, how the one-fifth of the surplus is applied, and when the cap rises to 50% for alimony or cooperatives.
cesantiasOctober 1, 2026Interest on Severance Pay: January Deadline, 12% Calculation and Penalties
Interest on severance pay (cesantías) is paid to the employee in January; the severance amount goes to the fund before February 15. Deadlines, the 12% calculation, and the two penalties, without mixing them up.
Derecho laboralSeptember 28, 2026Footwear and Work Uniform Allowance in Colombia: Dates, Requirements, and Penalties for Employers (2026 Guide)
Everything an employer in Colombia needs to know about footwear and work uniform allowances: mandatory delivery dates, the 2 SMLMV salary limit, the validity of vouchers, and legal penalties.
Derecho laboralSeptember 23, 2026Labor Settlement for Voluntary Resignation in Colombia: How to Calculate Your Benefits
Resigning from a job in Colombia does not mean you lose your social benefits. Learn the exact formulas to calculate severance, interest, bonuses, and vacation pay.
Servicio domesticoAugust 20, 2026Hiring a Domestic Worker by the Day in Colombia: Payment, Social Security, and the 42-Hour Workweek (2026)
Learn how to hire a domestic worker by the day in Colombia in compliance with 2026 regulations. Includes calculations for salary, transportation allowance, social security contributions by the week, and the adjustment of the workweek to 42 hours.
Liquidacion laboralAugust 6, 2026How to Calculate Final Labor Settlement in Colombia in 2026: Step by Step with a Practical Example
A complete guide to settling an employment contract in Colombia in 2026. Includes exact formulas from the Colombian Substantive Labor Code, updated values, and a step-by-step mathematical example.
Codigo sustantivo del trabajoJuly 28, 2026How to Calculate Overtime and Night Surcharges in Colombia (2026 Guide)
Master Colombian payroll mathematics in 2026. With the reduction to a 42-hour workweek and the new divisor 210, calculating surcharges and overtime has changed completely.
Derecho laboralJuly 27, 2026Work or Labor Contract in Colombia: Severance Pay and Labor Rights (2026)
The work or labor contract includes the same benefits as other employment contracts. Check how to calculate severance pay and demand your rights in 2026.