The Government recently enacted Law 2101 of 2021 (“Law”) which came into force on 15 July 2021 and aims to reduce the working week from 48 to 42 hours in a gradual manner (from 2023 to 2026).
With COVID-19 vaccinations finally here, organizations looking to protect their workforces and promote business continuity must navigate a fast-evolving framework of national protocols and regulatory regimes. An increasing number of jurisdictions across the globe are publishing guidelines and legislation governing the legal and practical aspects of workplace vaccination programs.
The Pacific Alliance comprised by Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru seeks to attract private capital for the infrastructure…
In brief What’s new? On April 9, the Superintendence of Companies (“SS”) issued the External Circular No. 100-000004 (the “Circular”). Through this Circular, the SS modified some sections of Chapter X of its Basic Legal Circular, which regulates the obligation to implement a SAGRILAFT for some companies. Among other matters,…
On March 12, 2021, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published in the Federal Register a final rule [CBP Dec. 21-05] that…
Baker McKenzie Latin America Financial Institutions industry group’s FintechFest is the first of a series of webinars that aims to…
Law 2068, which modifies the general tourism regime in Colombia, was published on 31 December 2020. The law’s main objectives are to promote sustainability; implement mechanisms for the conservation, protection and use of different tourist attractions; increase competitiveness; and promote the recovery of Colombian tourism through the creation of different incentives.Â
In brief There is no question that the pandemic has changed the future of work. From an increased…
In brief On October 2, the Superintendence of Companies (“SS”) issued the Resolution 100-006261 (the “Resolution”), by means…
In brief What’s new? The Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) issued its “Guide on good practices in advertising through influencers” (the “Guide”), defining guidelines for advertisers and influencers on the best way to promote products to consumers, mainly through digital means, guaranteeing the rights of consumers. Contents Recommendations for…