This article will be the first in a series providing an introduction to employment law in the country.

Colombia, a country located in the Northwest portion of South America, with a population of approximately 46 million, has started to overcome its reputation for drug trafficking and violent crime...

One of the main changes is its regulation of telework—i.e., allowing an employee with an employment contract entered into in Colombia to work abroad.

A new law mandates that employers in Colombia develop and implement policies to prevent, publicly report on and protect employees against sexual harassment in the workplace.

Law 2114 extends paternity leave from one to two weeks. Also, parents, by mutual agreement, are able to transfer the last 6 weeks of maternity leave to the father or work half-time during the leave, for twice the amount of time.

The new Labour Procedural Code Bill that was recently filed will establish a new Labour and Social Security Procedural Code with the purpose of streamlining procedures...

Articles 13 and 53 of the Colombian Political Constitution ("Constitution") and various provisions of the Colombian Labor Code ("Labor Code") strictly prohibit discrimination in the workplace.

The Colombian legislation introduced new developments in labor issues submitted as of January, 2017.

Recent case law specified that the identification of disability based on the percentages provided for in the law is compatible for all cases that occurred before the entry into force of the Convention...

A Colombian employment contract can be terminated unilaterally by either the employer or employee or by mutual consent by both parties.

Recently proposed amendments to British Columbia's Employment Standards Act may eliminate, or significantly alter...

Nuevamente la Corte Constitucional se pronuncia en relación con la estabilidad laboral reforzada por fuero de salud...

Colombia can offer great opportunities for companies to expand their operations into Central and South America but the process for hiring an employee in Colombia is complex.

Colombia is one of the most attractive economies in Latin America for foreign investment but there are some challenges when it comes to starting a business in the country

Colombia provides a gateway for companies to expand into Central and South American states. But when you operate in multiple countries and start to hire your employees...

Para algunas mujeres, puede resultar incómodo trabajar mientras están embarazadas. Incluso, esto podría convertirse en una preocupación grande si se trata de un embarazo de alto riesgo.

O primeiro passo do processo é a elaboração de um contrato de trabalho.

Ministerio de Minas y Energía, en lo relacionado con la seguridad en minería subterranean.

Resolución número 156 de 2005, por medio de la cual se adoptaron los formatos de informe de accidente de trabajo y de enfermedad profesional.

With the advent of new rules regulating the protection of personal data, companies with operations in Colombia must implement policies and practices to comply with Colombia’s privacy law.