On August 24, 2023, the National Government of Colombia introduced Bill No. 166 to the House of Representatives. This bill seeks a labor reform aimed at establishing “dignified and decent work” in Colombia. The changes proposed in this new bill will alter the Substantive Work Code (CST).
The CST is the primary set of regulations governing labor law in Colombia. This body of law covers a wide range of employment issues, from defining the terms of employment to setting out legal procedures for resolving labor disputes. Any proposed changes to the CST, as we see with Bill No. 166, therefore, carry significant implications for the country’s workforce and employers alike.
Detailed information about the new proposal remains limited; however, the uniqueness of the title and the context of ongoing labor laws debates in Colombia suggest significant shifts in the country’s labor landscape.
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