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Colombia work-accident sick pay: $2M × 5d × 100% → $333,333.33

Occupational sick pay (Law 776 / Decree 1295): $2,000,000 × 5 days × 100% = $333,333.33.

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Total benefit (ARL)

COP 333,333.33

Days: 5

Daily benefit (100%): COP 66,666.67

Law 776 of 2002 art. 3 / Decree 1295 of 1994. Educational estimate, not advice.

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Temporary occupational disability (work accident or occupational disease) is paid at 100% of the daily wage (Law 776 of 2002 art. 3 / Decree 1295 of 1994). The ARL pays from day 1.

With $2,000,000 and 5 days: $333,333.33.

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Formula

Occupational sick-pay benefit

(salary / 30) × 100% × days

ItemValue
Monthly salary / IBC$2,000,000
Days5
PayerARL from day 1
Total benefit$333,333.33

Common mistakes

  • Paying 2/3 of the daily wage (that is common illness, CST art. 227).
  • Having the EPS / employer cover 2 days (Decree 2943 does not apply here).
  • Mixing it up with bereavement or maternity leave (different regime, different payer).

Workers affiliated to occupational-risk coverage on temporary occupational leave.

No. Educational estimate. Check with your accountant.

Informational estimate

Educational content, not legal advice. Law 776 art. 3 / Decree 1295 of 1994.