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Employment & Labor Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hiring in Colombia comes with legal and cultural nuances. We support your HR strategy with compliant contracts, internal policies, and practical guidance through audits, disputes, and team changes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Employee Agreements<\/h3><\/div>

From start to finish<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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HR Policies<\/h3><\/div>

Internal Work Regulations (mandatory)<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Labor Regulations<\/h3><\/div>

Counseling and advisory as needed<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Disciplinary Procedures<\/h3><\/div>

Including required documents<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Labor Compliance<\/h3><\/div>

Audits and recommendations<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Workshops & Training<\/h3><\/div>

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Mandatory PTOs in Colombia – Example of Labor Law Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We understand the notion of PTO can vary significantly from country to country, particularly when compared to Common Law jurisdictions. Below is a brief example for you to understand the mandatory leaves and PTOs Colombian Labor Law requires for employees<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Paid vacation<\/td>15 business days\/year of work<\/td><\/tr>
Sick leave<\/td>Employer pays for the first 2 days, then EPS (healthcare insurance provider, mandatory for every single employee) pays a percentage<\/td><\/tr>
Maternity leave<\/td>18 weeks fully paid by employer and reimbursed by EPS<\/td><\/tr>
Paternity leave<\/td>2 weeks fully paid by employer and reimbursed by EPS<\/td><\/tr>
Grief leave <\/td>5 business days fully paid by employer<\/td><\/tr>
Marriage leave<\/td>5 business days fully paid by employer<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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