Colombia paternity leave 2026
Paternity-leave pay is (salary / 30) × (weeks × 7). The legal minimum is 2 weeks (Law 2114 of 2021 / CST art. 236).
With $2,000,000 and 2 weeks: $933,333.33.
Formula
(salary / 30) × (weeks × 7)
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Monthly salary | $2,000,000 |
| Weeks | 2 |
| Days | 14 |
| Pay | $933,333.33 |
Common mistakes
- Counting 2 months instead of 2 weeks.
- Using 8 days (the rule before Law 2114).
- Mixing it up with 18-week maternity leave (Law 1822).
Workers entitled to paternity leave under the CST.
No. Educational estimate. Check with your accountant.
Educational content, not legal advice. Law 2114 / CST art. 236.