Not knowing new technologies is not just cause for dismissal in Colombia, according to the law
Colombian labor law does not allow dismissing a worker with just cause for not knowing how to use a new technology, according to the Substantive Labor Code, which sets exhaustive grounds for dismissal. Law 2466 of 2025 provides for a protection and labor transition policy for automation, with retraining mechanisms and training obligations for employers of teleworkers. A dismissal on those grounds would be without just cause and would entail compensation. According to HubSpot, 82% of Colombian companies use AI to some extent.
In 40 seconds
- The Substantive Labor Code sets exhaustive grounds for dismissal and does not include lack of digital skills as a serious offense.
- Law 2466 of 2025 provides for a protection and labor transition policy for automation, with retraining and employability mechanisms.
- Dismissing someone solely for not handling a new tool is considered dismissal without just cause and requires compensation.
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