Santiago, July 10, 2025 — The British-Chilean Chamber of Commerce (BritCham Chile) held a new session of its Human Capital Committee, which addressed the “Major Labor Reforms in Chile: Implementation and Challenges.” The event brought together representatives from member companies, labor law experts, and members of the business community interested in the profound changes shaping the world of work in Chile.

This event featured the participation of three prominent labor law attorneys: Valentina Morales, partner at Morales & Besa; Ian Cárdenas, corporate labor lawyer at Harris Gómez Group; and Pavel Álvarez, senior associate at Barros & Errázuriz. The speakers provided a comprehensive overview of the ongoing reforms, emphasizing their practical application, the risks and opportunities for companies, and the effects on human talent management.

Among the highlights was the impact of the Karin Law, a regulation that strengthens the prevention and punishment of harassment and violence in the workplace. According to data shared during the session, during 2024 the Labor Directorate received more than 9,150 complaints of sexual harassment, workplace harassment, or violence, although only 27.8% of the cases concluded with an effective verification of a violation of fundamental rights. The new Data Protection Law, its requirements for organizations, and the growing role of the Data Protection Agency as a supervisory body were also analyzed.

The activity was led by Ignacia López, president of BritCham Chile’s Human Capital Committee, who thanked the members for their active participation and appreciated their interest in anticipating the regulatory challenges that are shaping the future of work in the country.

The Committee’s next session will be held on August 14th and will focus on “AI in the Workplace and its Impact on Human Resources.” Partner PwC will participate in the event, continuing BritCham’s commitment to creating opportunities for analysis and updating on major labor transformations.