Prohibition from Working with Underage Children Due to Past Crimes

New Order or Decree

Author: Laura Buriticá Córdoba, Attorney at Law - Littler Colombia

Under the recently published Decree 753 of 2019, individuals convicted of crimes against the sexual freedom, integrity and education of underage children cannot work in positions, offices or professions that involve children. Further, any public or private entity that fails to conduct an adequate background check within the employment context to identify individuals with such convictions is subject to economic penalties.

Hiring Foreigners for Apprenticeships

Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency

Author: Laura Buriticá Córdoba, Attorney at Law - Littler Colombia

On October 2, 2019, the Labor Ministry provided guidance on the possibility for employers to hire foreigners for apprenticeships, as a mechanism for students to gain work experience based on their education. As per the Labor Ministry, this practice is possible only if the foreigner has a student visa that allows for apprenticeship.

Colombia Becomes an OECD Member

Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency

Author: Laura Buriticá Córdoba, Attorney at Law - Littler Colombia

On October 22, 2019, the Constitutional Court ratified the entry of Colombia as a member of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). As a result, Colombia has new obligations relative to labor and social matters, including labor organization, outsourcing, collective matters, union rights, etc.

Pension Affiliation and Obligation to Inform

Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency

Author: Laura Buriticá Córdoba, Attorney at Law - Littler Colombia

The Labor Chamber of the Supreme Court recently clarified that administrators are not exempted from providing all required information to their affiliates for purposes of the social security system for pensions. The required information includes characteristics, conditions, risks, etc.