{"id":163498,"date":"2025-08-17T20:14:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T20:14:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/salary-sanctions-in-colombia-the-new-rules-every-worker-and-employer-must-be-aware-of-following-the-labor-reform\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T20:14:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T20:14:12","slug":"salary-sanctions-in-colombia-the-new-rules-every-worker-and-employer-must-be-aware-of-following-the-labor-reform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/salary-sanctions-in-colombia-the-new-rules-every-worker-and-employer-must-be-aware-of-following-the-labor-reform\/","title":{"rendered":"Salary Sanctions in Colombia: The New Rules Every Worker and Employer Must Be Aware of Following the Labor Reform"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Understanding the Impact of Colombia’s Labor Reform on Workers\u2019 Rights<\/h2>\n
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With the labor reform, the salary of millions of Colombian workers – Luisa Gonz\u00e1lez\/Reuters is improved<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

The recent approval by the Congress of the Republic to the \u00a0labor reform\u00a0 in Colombia marks a historic shift in labor rights and employee protection. This legislative change aims to enhance the \u00a0salaries\u00a0 and improve the working conditions for millions of Colombian workers. The new law has been in effect since mid-July 2025.<\/p>\n

One of the pivotal aspects of the reform is its new stipulations regarding \u00a0salary sanctions\u00a0 imposed by companies. Previously, many workers faced penalties that were often implemented without due process. The updated regulations, now enshrined in the Substantive Labor Code (CST), are designed to offer better clarity and protection for employees, as explained by Gustavo Petro’s government.<\/p>\n

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Labor law experts believe that this reform addresses the urgent need to \u00a0prevent abuse\u00a0 and ensure transparent disciplinary practices that affect employee \u00a0compensation\u00a0. Labor lawyer Mar\u00eda Fernanda Ardila emphasizes that the law mandates that any investigation and potential sanctions affecting a worker’s pay must adhere to principles of \u00a0due process\u00a0, thereby respecting each employee’s right to defend themselves.<\/p>\n

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The labor reform became the law of the Republic after the presidential sanction made by Gustavo Petro – Credit Luisa Gonz\u00e1lez\/Reuters<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Ardila asserts that this reform brings significant changes to corporate cultures across Colombia, compelling businesses to document and justify every stage of the \u00a0disciplinary process\u00a0. The newly implemented guidelines require that:<\/p>\n