Transformation of work and labor regulation: 1990-2006

From 1990 onwards, forms of work different to the typical contract employment have become a common feature. Globalization's competitive pressures have brought the trend of labour flexibility and the creation of independent or associative work relationships. The author of this article looks into the relationship between work nature's changes and labour reforms that have been implemented in Colombia since 1990, and subsequently presents the outcomes of these reforms. The article concludes by pointing out the challenges that the transformation of work present to labour legislation.