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Dollarcity, Miniso and Yoi: SIC orders that product information be in Spanish – Business – Economy

Dollarcity, Miniso and Yoi: SIC orders that product information be in Spanish – Business – Economy

Popular multi-item stores Dollarcity, Miniso and Yoi received a warning from the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) for possibly failing to provide consumers with the minimum required information on their products. (We recommend: Pass renewal: so you can get your digital driving license and avoid fines)According to the entity, after carrying out an inspection of the commercial establishments in Bogotá, where they have multiple points of sale, It was evidenced that the minimum information provided on some selected products is not in the Spanish language."In the inspection procedure carried out to Dollarcity and Miniso, it was also observed on…
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Colombian cities with the highest unemployment in April 2023 – Sectors – Economy

Colombian cities with the highest unemployment in April 2023 – Sectors – Economy

The National Department of Statistics (Dane) has just published its report on the labor market in Colombia, revealing that The unemployment rate of the national total in April reached 10.7 percent, which in comparison with the 11.2 percent of the same month the previous year represents a significant drop. It should be noted that, despite this national reduction, by cities the panorama is varied; while some territories experience a declineothers had considerable increases in their unemployment rate. Here we tell you the details. (Also read: Labor Reform: Second unsuccessful attempt at debate this week) Of the total of the 23…
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Pension Reform: Will the contribution to the solidarity fund increase?  – Sectors – Economy

Pension Reform: Will the contribution to the solidarity fund increase? – Sectors – Economy

Another adjustment that has been observed during the presentation of the pension reform project is related to the contributions that taxpayers make to the solidarity fund, which could increase for people who earn salaries higher than four current legal minimum wages. (Read also: Pension Reform: do the ages of the solidarity and semi-contributory regimes increase?) Today, the Contribution Base Income (IBC) for Colombians is 16 percent, of which 75 percent is paid by the employee and 25 percent by the employee. Although this provision remains, The paper proposes changes especially for the population that earns more than four current legal…
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Registry Office opens job vacancies nationwide for elections: take note – Personal Finance – Economy

Registry Office opens job vacancies nationwide for elections: take note – Personal Finance – Economy

The Registry Office opened job vacancies throughout Colombia to select citizens who want to support the territorial election process of this 2023. Before Colombians go to the polls in October to elect mayors, governors, councilors, deputies and mayors, the entity needs personnel.(In addition: These are the new fees for procedures at the Registry). Supernumeraries will be linked, who will be administrative assistants of the electionsthat is, they will be temporary, it is not a permanent job.According to the call document, in most regions they are needed for the period between June 4 and 14, 2023, with a basic monthly estimate…
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