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Chilean Ley Karin legislative controversy
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In Chile, legislative debate has emerged continues regarding Ley Karin (Law No. 21,643), a mandate designed to prevent and sanction workplace harassment, sexual harassment, and violence. Lawmakers from the National Libertarian Party, with support from supported by the Republican Party and independents, have proposed a bill to suspend suspending the law for five years. Proponents argue the law has caused an institutional collapse, citing over 66,000 complaints filed by December 2025 and an excessive administrative burden. They seek a return to previous labor regulations to allow for a redesign of the law. In response, the Chilean government and Senate leadership Legal experts have rejected the suspension. President José Antonio Kast and Senate leadership argued criticized this proposal, arguing that while the law a suspension could be refined, the objective of worker protection must be preserved. interpreted as a move to hinder investigations into misconduct and would represent a regression in workers' rights. Two years after implementation, the law has forced companies to update internal regulations and reporting protocols, shifting focus toward active prevention. However, a surge in reports has created significant administrative pressure. Susana Jiménez, president of the Confederation of Production and Commerce (CPC), noted an “explosive increase in complaints that lacks an admissibility process.” This surge has caused congestion within the Directorate of Labor (Dirección del Trabajo), with resolution times potentially stretching from the required 30 days to 8–10 months. Jiménez highlighted the logistical difficulties small businesses face regarding the separation of complainants and the accused, while noting the need for criteria to filter legitimate accusations. Additionally, Meanwhile, technical seminars in the government is considering replacing Ñuble region have emphasized the current severance system for dismissals due law’s connection to company needs with psychosocial risk surveillance protocols and the importance of fostering a universal indemnity regime. culture of early prevention.
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- 2026-08-15 18:03 UTC Chilean Ley Karin legislative controversy
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