ActualidadLegal Labor Law: Case Law, Medical Leave, and New Protection Standards

Feb 25, 2026

We invite you to listen to a new episode of ActualidadLegal, the Diario Constitucional podcast, featuring our partner Jorge Arredondo.

In a new episode of ActualidadLegal, Elke von Loebenstein spoke with our partner Jorge Arredondo, who addressed the main challenges of 2026 and the transformations currently taking place in Chilean labor law.

In the conversation, Jorge analyzed the impact of the Karin Law, the 40-hour work week, and future data regulations, along with recent judicial criteria that redefine the powers of employers and demand greater professionalization in HR.

Source: Diario Constitucional, February 3. [See here]

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