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Medical Leave in Colombia (2026): Who Pays, How to File, and How Long It TakessaludJuly 22, 2026

Medical Leave in Colombia (2026): Who Pays, How to File, and How Long It Takes

Everything you need to know about payment and filing for medical leave in Colombia in 2026, for both employees and independent workers.

Unemployment Benefit in Colombia 2026: Requirements and Guide to Applying at Your Compensation FundempleoJuly 22, 2026

Unemployment Benefit in Colombia 2026: Requirements and Guide to Applying at Your Compensation Fund

Complete and updated guide for applying for the unemployment benefit (FOSFEC) in Colombia during 2026. Learn how much your Compensation Fund pays and the legal requirements.

Service Bonus 2026: How to Calculate It and Payment Dates in ColombiaempleoJuly 22, 2026

Service Bonus 2026: How to Calculate It and Payment Dates in Colombia

Complete guide to calculating the service bonus in 2026. Learn the formula using the new minimum wage, payment deadlines, and the rules for domestic workers.

How to Download Background Check Certificates to Look for Work in Colombia: Official Guide and Step-by-StepempleoJuly 21, 2026

How to Download Background Check Certificates to Look for Work in Colombia: Official Guide and Step-by-Step

Learn how to download for free and online all the official background check certificates that Colombian companies require to hire you.

2026 Minimum Wage in Colombia: Daily, Hourly Value and Transportation AllowanceempleoJuly 21, 2026

2026 Minimum Wage in Colombia: Daily, Hourly Value and Transportation Allowance

Discover the official 2026 minimum wage figures in Colombia, including the impact of the 42-hour workweek and the actual costs for employers.

Minimum Wage in Colombia 2026: How Much It Is, Transportation Allowance, and How It Affects YouSalario minimoJune 27, 2026

Minimum Wage in Colombia 2026: How Much It Is, Transportation Allowance, and How It Affects You

Everything you need to know about the minimum wage and transportation allowance in Colombia for 2026, including legal ratification and the new workweek.

Jobs in Bucaramanga: Part-Time, Remote, and Daily (2026)bucaramangaJune 26, 2026

Jobs in Bucaramanga: Part-Time, Remote, and Daily (2026)

Discover how the labor market in Bucaramanga is moving in 2026. A guide on remote jobs, part-time work, updated salaries, and where to post or search for vacancies.

Jobs in Cartagena: Tourism, Part-Time and Remote (2026)cartagenaJune 26, 2026

Jobs in Cartagena: Tourism, Part-Time and Remote (2026)

Discover how the job market is moving in Cartagena this 2026, from tourism vacancies to remote work, and learn to identify red flags in job offers.

Jobs in Medellín: Part-Time, Remote and BPO (2026 Guide)medellinJune 25, 2026

Jobs in Medellín: Part-Time, Remote and BPO (2026 Guide)

Discover how to navigate the Medellín job market in 2026. From real salaries in bilingual BPO to how to avoid recruitment scams on WhatsApp.

Jobs in Barranquilla: Part-Time, Remote, and How to Find Them (2026)barranquillaJune 19, 2026

Jobs in Barranquilla: Part-Time, Remote, and How to Find Them (2026)

Discover how to navigate the job market in Barranquilla this 2026, from updated part-time salaries to the best remote offers.

Severance Pay and Employment Settlement in Colombia: How They Are Calculated and How to Claim ThemempleoMay 3, 2026

Severance Pay and Employment Settlement in Colombia: How They Are Calculated and How to Claim Them

A practical guide to calculating your settlement upon contract termination in Colombia: severance pay, interest, bonuses, vacation, and compensation with a real numerical example.

How to Make a CV That Actually Gets You Interviews in ColombiaempleoApril 20, 2026

How to Make a CV That Actually Gets You Interviews in Colombia

You've been applying for weeks and no one is calling. The problem is almost always the resume. Here I explain what works in the Colombian market — and what you should avoid.