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Colpensiones closed 2022 with 1.57 million retirees |  jubilation |  my finances

Colpensiones closed 2022 with 1.57 million retirees | jubilation | my finances

Colpensiones said that in December 2022, 6,352 people were retired, bringing the total figure with this benefit to 1,570,854.(Read: Will the age to retire in Colombia increase?). In his balance he said that closed last year with 6.77 million affiliates, of which 40% contributed in the last month, that is, they made some payment to cover their pension contributions. The city with the largest number of pensioners with Colpensiones is Bogotá, where 28.9% is concentrated.Regarding the amount of allowances, figures show that at least 54% of those who receive this recognition earn a minimum wage and 24% receive two salaries.(See:…
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EL TIEMPO: 112 years of the foundation of the newspaper – Business – Economy

EL TIEMPO: 112 years of the foundation of the newspaper – Business – Economy

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Belizza Ruiz: “Minister Irene Vélez lied” about the reserve report – Sectors – Economy

Belizza Ruiz: “Minister Irene Vélez lied” about the reserve report – Sectors – Economy

The former Vice Minister Belizza Ruizto whom the president gustavo petro guaranteed his resignation last Friday, assured that in the Ministry of Mines and Energy "The principles of professional practice were being violated" and he accused his immediate boss, Minister Irene Vélez, of yelling at her, lying and even putting people who should not be part of the board of directors.(You can also read: Irene Vélez: 'I have detractors outside and within the Government') In an interview with 'Cambio', Ruiz assured that what motivated her to leave the Vice Ministry was that "they were violating" the principles in professional practice.…
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Reduction of working hours: when does it come into force and what changes does it bring – Sectors – Economy

Reduction of working hours: when does it come into force and what changes does it bring – Sectors – Economy

As of July 15, 2023, all workers will go to their workplace one hour less per week. Of the current 48, the working day will have 47 by law. This reduction obeys Law 2101 of 2021, which determines that the Colombian working day will gradually decrease until reaching 42 in 2026. In an interview with EL TIEMPO, Catalina Santos, a partner in the labor team of the firm Brigard Urrutia, answers the questions that both companies and employees have.(You can also read: Working hours: what is the economic impact of reducing it to 47 hours this year) When will the…
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