Labor reform: what is known about the bill – Sectors – Economy

Labor reform: what is known about the bill – Sectors – Economy

The Government advances in the elaboration of the labor reform bill that he wants to file before Congress on March 16.

One of the proposals being discussed is that the night shift would not start at 9 pm, but at 6 pm, with which working after that time would be considered as extra.

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even, the President Gustavo Petro Consider that Saturdays are considered as overtime.

In addition, it is sought that the surcharge for working on a Sunday or holiday is not of the 75 percent but go up to 100 percent.

Likewise, other points are being touched on, such as that contracts for the provision of services are limited and used appropriately, that is, for specific and specialized tasks that are for an established period of time.

Also that the apprenticeship contract becomes labor again and that it has all the guarantees of social security, salary and other obligations.

In the same way, the reform will seek to make it more difficult for companies to fire without just cause.

Also that employment in the rural sector be formalized so that all farm workers have a decent and dignified job.

Another point of discussion is the issue of digital platforms. Likewise, the project will address issues such as collective bargaining and that unions can be strengthened.

Another point of discussion is the issue of digital platforms.

Nearly 3,000 labor reform proposals

In total, according to labor ministryprogress is being made in the analysis of nearly 3,000 proposals.

Among the proposals of the citizens, some stand out such as job stability, both in the private and public sectors, formalization in the rural and cultural sector, regulations for delivery and transportation platforms, employment for young people and people with disabilities, gender equality, collective rights, compliance with international agreements and the non-precariousness of work.

“Big changes are being seen in the world of work and this is how the proposals received for the labor reform since last October, when the process began with the holding of work tables to listen to all sectors that do not allow listening to the inputs that allow us to continue with the articles of the reform”, said the Vice Minister of Labor Relations and Inspection, Edwin Palma Egea.

By Mitchell G. Patton

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