Approved by Congress: some key aspects of the labor reform

The keys to the reform

César Melgarejo

Labor reform was a matter of intense debate in Colombia . The Senate approved it, bringing its effective implementation closer . What are the three keys to understanding the changes?

The first thing you should know is that the changes to the legislation aim to modernize labor aspects and also adapt it to the current social and economic situation.

Through a post by the Ministry of Labor on Instagram, it was confirmed that it had been approved by the Senate. " A historic step toward decent work, in compliance with the principles of the ILO and thanks to the leadership of President Gustavo Petro," it stated.

In this sense, they add that fundamental rights will be guaranteed, such as:

1. A permanent contract

2. End of outsourcing.

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