CST Art. 64 • Ley 789 de 2002 • Termino Indefinido & Fijo • Liquidacion 🇨🇴

Colombia Indemnizacion Despido Injustificado Calculator

Calculate statutory severance pay for wrongful dismissal in Colombia under Article 64 of the Codigo Sustantivo del Trabajo: 10 SMLMV salary thresholds, contract types, and complete final settlement (liquidacion laboral).

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10 SMLMV threshold (~$14.2M COP) dictates 30/20 vs 20/15 scale

Full years with current employer

Months & days beyond full years

Pending business days of leave to be compensated

Statutory Rules: Despido Injustificado in Colombia (CST Art. 64)

Under Article 64 of the Codigo Sustantivo del Trabajo (modified by Ley 789 de 2002):

Indefinite Contract (< 10 SMLMV)

  • 30 days of salary for the first year of continuous service.
  • 20 days of salary for each subsequent year worked (proportional for fractions).

Indefinite Contract (≥ 10 SMLMV)

  • 20 days of salary for the first year of service.
  • 15 days of salary for each subsequent year worked (proportional for fractions).

Fixed-Term Contracts (Termino Fijo): The indemnity equals 100% of all wages the employee would have earned until the completion of the agreed expiration date.

📊 Liquidacion Oficial de Nomina y Prestaciones Sociales DIAN / MinTrabajo

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