Notes for a better labor reform – Economy
The high rates of labor informality and unemployment, both observed and structural; wage and unemployment gaps between men and women; the low productivity of workers; the high cyclical dependence of formal employment, etc., are Clear symptoms of the malfunctioning of the labor market in Colombia. A deep labor reform is undoubtedly required.(Also read: This is Petro's labor reform: what could change for you at work?). Nevertheless, the project that is going through Congress a few days ago raises several concernsnot only because it will raise labor costs, but also because of the greater rigidity that it will bring to the…
