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Everything you need to know to hire compliantly in Colombia

Employer of Record (EoR) in Colombia

Employment contracts in Colombia

Payroll and benefits in Colombia

Leave and time off in Colombia

Employee protection in Colombia

End of employment in Colombia

Recent developments in Colombia

We understand the challenges of keeping up with regulatory changes. That’s why we actively monitor these changes, so you don’t have to. Read on to discover what’s been happening in the employment space in Colombia.

Further reduction of the statutory working week (2026)

Colombia continues the phased implementation of Law 2101 of 2021, which reduces the standard workweek without salary reduction. As of 2026, the maximum ordinary working time is 42 hours per week, fully replacing the former 48-hour standard. Employers must ensure schedules and overtime calculations are aligned with the new limit.

Expanded paternity leave framework in force (2026)

The extended four-week paternity leave regime remains fully applicable in 2026, reinforcing Colombia’s focus on shared parental responsibilities and gender equality. Employers must continue to manage leave planning and payroll adjustments in line with social security reimbursement rules.

Consolidation of remote and hybrid work obligations (2026)

Remote, telework, and hybrid arrangements are now firmly embedded in Colombian labour practice. Employers must maintain written remote work agreements, provide necessary tools and resources, and ensure compliance with occupational health and safety obligations, including psychosocial risk management for remote workers.

Stronger scrutiny of fixed-term and temporary contracts (2026)

Labour authorities continue to apply stricter oversight on the use of fixed-term contracts, requiring clear justification for their duration and renewals. Repeated renewals without objective grounds increase the risk of reclassification into indefinite-term employment, heightening compliance exposure for employers.

Increased enforcement of equality, diversity, and workplace wellbeing policies (2026)

Employers face growing expectations around pay equity, non-discrimination, and mental health at work. Labour inspections increasingly assess internal policies, salary structures, and prevention programs addressing workplace stress, harassment, and burnout, particularly for medium and large employers.

Employer of Record in Colombia

Hiring internationally can be both costly and time-consuming — but it doesn’t have to be.

When you hire workers in Colombia through an Employer of Record (EoR), you can skip the hassle and expense of setting up a legal entity and go straight to growing your business.

Explore our guide to learn everything you need to know about using an EoR in Colombia

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Employment contracts in Colombia

If you want to hire local talent in Colombia, you need to make sure your employment contracts are compliant and legally enforceable. Thankfully, we have all the information you need — explore our detailed guide about employment contracts in Colombia.

We’ll talk about:

Contract terms and conditions

Fixed-term contracts and extensions

Regulations around remote work

Working hours and overtime

Read about employment contracts in Colombia

Payroll & benefits in Colombia

Each country has its own laws, rules and customs when it comes to compensation and benefits. And for your recruitment efforts in Colombia to be a success, you need to know what they look like.

That means not only understanding the minimum wage, statutory benefits and employee rights, but also the norms that shape employee expectation.

Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about compensation and benefits in Colombia.

Read about payroll and benefits in Colombia

Leave and time off in Colombia

As an employer, you need to understand your employees’ rights when it comes to paid time off. Explore our full guide to learn everything you need to know around leave entitlements in Colombia, including paid holidays, maternity and parental leave, public holidays and more.

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Employee protections in Colombia

Employees in Colombia enjoy certain legal protections—and you need to know about them as an employer. Read our detailed guide to protect your business from any potential disputes and risks.

We’ll talk about:

Whistleblower protections

Data privacy

Equal treatment for temporary agency workers

Anti-discrimination laws

Pay equity legislation

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End of employment in Colombia

Every working relationship comes to an end — and it’s important to know what to expect when that time comes. Check out our guide to find out what you need to be aware of before ending a working relationship with an employee in Colombia.

We’ll talk about:

Notice periods

Rules around termination

Post-termination restraints

Transfers of undertakings

Read about end of employment in Colombia

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