What is Holiday Leave - COL holiday? : Member Support Portal

What is Holiday Leave - COL holiday?

Holiday Leave – COL Holiday refers to the leave employees take during recognized national holidays in Colombia. These are official public holidays established by the Colombian government, during which employees are entitled to time off from work.

I am not yet a regular employee, am I eligible for this?

Both probationary and regular employees are eligible for Holiday Leave – COL Holiday. The entitlement to this leave begins from the first day of employment, meaning employees in any stage of their tenure can avail of this leave.

If I am required to work on a Colombian Holiday, do I get extra payment?

Yes. If you work on a Colombian holiday, the standard practice under Colombian labor law is to pay 1.75 times your regular hourly wage for work done on a public holiday. This is equivalent to 175% of the standard pay rate. The total holiday pay will follow this formula:

Total Payment=Regular Hourly Wage×1.75×Hours Worked on Holiday

If you are not required to work on a Colombian public holiday, Colombian labor law stipulates that you are entitled to receive your regular pay for the day. Additionally, you should record this under "Holiday Leave - COL Holiday" in FiltaHR for proper documentation.

IMPORTANT REMINDER!

Our recommendation is that you should file your leave no less than 15 days from the date of leave.

All leaves usage is subject for approval from the your direct manager.

If you have any questions, just let us know!