Ley 1280 de 2009 | Ley 1280 de 2009 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 1280 de 2009

This law adds a new item to the Labor Code and establishes bereavement leave (Licencia por Luto).

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Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1280 de 2009
Version
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Language
es
Updated
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bereavement leave employee leave employment family support publication and entry into force

Statute overview

About this statute

This law adds a new item to the Labor Code and establishes bereavement leave (Licencia por Luto). Workers get 5 paid days of bereavement leave when a spouse, permanent partner, or certain relatives die; the worker must prove the event within 30 days, and EPS must provide psychological counseling to the family. This law takes effect when it is published.