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).

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 1280 de 2009
Version
Undated source snapshot
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.

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