2 Timothy 3:1
"A new federal law is discouraging Sunday labor by charging employers a 100% surcharge. The law, being called a labor reform measure, demands extra compensation for working on Sundays and public holidays. This “reform” is designed to punish business and recognize Sunday as a special day of rest, which aligns with the broader worldwide effort that seeks to make Sunday the official day off for workers.
On June 2, 2025, W-Radio in Colombia published the following about the “significant changes” being imposed on businesses that choose to remain open on Sundays—making it clear that companies will face mounting pressure unless they conform to the growing Sunday rest agenda.
• “Colombia’s labor reform introduces significant changes to compensation for work on Sundays and holidays. These changes seek to improve working conditions and guarantee fairer compensation
for workers who work on these days.”
• “Currently, the surcharge for working on Sundays and holidays is 75% of the regular hourly rate. With the new reform, this surcharge will gradually increase to 100%.”
• “Those responsible for the reform have stated that these changes represent a restoration of rights for Colombian workers, restoring benefits that had been cut under previous legislation. According to the minister, the reform seeks to advance fairer and more equitable labor standards.”
• “Employers must adjust their budgets and operational planning to comply with new legal provisions, which could lead to increased labor costs. It is essential that both parties be informed and prepared to adapt to these changes, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting harmonious labor relations.”
Colombia’s new federal labor law leaves no room for ambiguity—it effectively mandates Sunday rest by imposing a crippling financial burden on businesses that choose to operate on that day. By requiring companies to pay 100% more in wages for Sunday work, the law forces a stark choice: either absorb unsustainable labor costs or shut down operations every Sunday."
"A new federal law is discouraging Sunday labor by charging employers a 100% surcharge. The law, being called a labor reform measure, demands extra compensation for working on Sundays and public holidays. This “reform” is designed to punish business and recognize Sunday as a special day of rest, which aligns with the broader worldwide effort that seeks to make Sunday the official day off for workers.
On June 2, 2025, W-Radio in Colombia published the following about the “significant changes” being imposed on businesses that choose to remain open on Sundays—making it clear that companies will face mounting pressure unless they conform to the growing Sunday rest agenda.
• “Colombia’s labor reform introduces significant changes to compensation for work on Sundays and holidays. These changes seek to improve working conditions and guarantee fairer compensation
• “Currently, the surcharge for working on Sundays and holidays is 75% of the regular hourly rate. With the new reform, this surcharge will gradually increase to 100%.”
• “Those responsible for the reform have stated that these changes represent a restoration of rights for Colombian workers, restoring benefits that had been cut under previous legislation. According to the minister, the reform seeks to advance fairer and more equitable labor standards.”
• “Employers must adjust their budgets and operational planning to comply with new legal provisions, which could lead to increased labor costs. It is essential that both parties be informed and prepared to adapt to these changes, ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting harmonious labor relations.”
Colombia’s new federal labor law leaves no room for ambiguity—it effectively mandates Sunday rest by imposing a crippling financial burden on businesses that choose to operate on that day. By requiring companies to pay 100% more in wages for Sunday work, the law forces a stark choice: either absorb unsustainable labor costs or shut down operations every Sunday."
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