What is Family Day Leave in COL?

Family Day Leave in Colombia (COL) is a benefit that allows employees to take time off specifically to attend to family-related matters or spend time with their family. It is an additional paid leave meant to support work-life balance.


Duration

Employees are entitled to 2 days per year for Family Day Leave. These days are split into two periods:

  • 1st Day: Available from January 1 to June 30.
  • 2nd Day: Available from July 1 to December 31. Unused Family Day Leave cannot be carried over to the next period.


My employee is not yet a regular employee, are they eligible for this?

Yes, both probationary and regular employees are eligible for the Family Day Leave. It is subject to your approval and should have a 15 days notice.


How would this look like in my invoice/billing?

This will simply look like an employee is paid on a normal working day and will not have a separate breakdown in your invoice. 



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