Workweek
Effective July 15, 2026, Colombia's maximum workweek was reduced from 44 to 42 hours under Law 2101 of 2021. The change does not affect salaries for private sector workers.
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Until 1975, the week in Germany traditionally started on Sunday, rooted in Jewish-Christian heritage. Since January 1, 1976, Monday has officially been the start of the week due to the introduction of DIN standard 1355-1. This change represents a cultural and normative shift, positioning the unpopular Monday as the first day.