Weekly Work Hours To Be Reduced

Overview

The Government of Colombia recently signed into law a new measure to reduce the work week from 48 hours to 42 hours. The reduction of work hours will take effect gradually from 2023 to 2026. Salaries and social benefits will not be affected or reduced under this new law.

Key Points

• The Colombian Government has enacted Law 2101 of 2021, which will gradually reduce the work week from 48 hours to 42 hours for employed persons over the age of 17.
• The gradual reduction of work week hours will take place through the years 2023 to 2026. The schedule will take place as follows:

• Date	Maximum Weekly Work Hours
  July 15, 2023	47 Hours
  July 15, 2024