Smart Compliance Blog
Strategic guides on Ley Karin, Economic Crimes, and Equity in Chile. Compliance articles for businesses.
Case Study: How we orchestrate 7 AI agents with multiple LLMs for legal investigations
Discover how Audty uses a multi-agent architecture with DeepSeek and Gemini to achieve more accurate, faster and more cost-effective responses than using a single AI model.
What is Ley Karin and how does it affect your company?
Law 21.643 establishes new obligations for employers regarding prevention and punishment of workplace harassment.
Mandatory Reporting Channel: Which companies must have one in 2026?
All companies with 10 or more workers are required to have a formal reporting channel.
How AI is transforming workplace investigations in Chile
Artificial intelligence enables automated risk analysis and investigation plan generation in minutes.
Ley Karin 2026: Moving from theory to a safe environment
Beyond protocols, Ley Karin requires active management. Learn how to automate reporting.
New Economic Crimes: Is your company shielded?
Law 21,595 drastically expanded the criminal liability of legal entities.
Gender Identity: Compliance and Dignity at Work
Labor Directorate rulings reinforce gender identity protection.
Law 21,757: The road to parity in Boards
Gender quotas in corporations are now a reality in Chile.
Why manual Compliance is destined to fail
In a hyper-regulated environment, Excel is no longer enough.
Does a Ley Karin investigation stop if the contract ends?
One of the most common HR questions: What to do if the reporter or the reported party's fixed-term contract ends during the process?
Digital Bureaucracy: What to do when the DT portal fails
Uploading reports and notice letters to the Labor Directorate can be a technical headache. Learn how to shield your compliance.
Incivility: The silent risk Ley Karin requires you to control
Incivility lacks intent to harm but generates hostility. Learn to identify it according to new SUSESO criteria.
Hostile vs. Benevolent Sexism: Impact on your prevention protocol
Sexism doesn't always seek to do harm consciously. Know the difference between hostile and benevolent sexism under Ley Karin.
Early Psychological Care: The safeguard measure that cannot wait
In case of a harassment complaint, the employer MUST refer the victim to immediate psychological care. Know the OAL's role.
Due Diligence: The gold standard for internal investigations
Law 21,675 incorporates cross-cutting principles to Ley Karin. Discover how to avoid secondary victimization.
External Violence: Is the company responsible for how clients treat staff?
Ley Karin typifies violence exerted by third parties outside the labor relationship. Learn how to act against aggression from providers.
Reporting Channels: The obligation to inform every 6 months
Having a channel is not enough; the law requires informing all staff of its existence every six months. Do you have proof?
Ley Karin Training: Why it must include all hierarchical levels
Harassment and violence training is not optional for management. ISL requires cross-cutting training to eradicate normalized behaviors.
Internal Investigation: Mandatory steps after receiving a complaint
If you investigate internally instead of referring to the DT, you must meet strict formalities within 30 days.
Will the DT accept my report if the worker is no longer there?
There is uncertainty about whether the Labor Directorate validates processes where there is no longer an employment link.
White-Collar Crimes: What are they and why do they threaten your company?
Beyond common theft, white-collar crimes leverage power and influence. Learn how Law 21,595 redefines these behaviors.
The Fraud Triangle: The psychology behind corporate crime
To prevent, you must understand. Learn the three factors that push a collaborator to crime: pressure, opportunity, and rationalization.
Organizational Culture: The true shield against corruption
Manuals are not enough. If culture incentivizes 'success at any cost', compliance will fail. Learn how to align values and practice.
Criminal Liability of Directors: The new standard of Law 21,595
The new economic crimes law in Chile focuses on senior management. Learn about the risks of 'willful blindness'.
Transnational Bribery: A risk beyond borders
Does your company operate outside Chile? Bribing foreign officials is one of the most severely punished crimes under Law 20.393.
Compliance for SMEs: Not a luxury, but a legal necessity
Many SME owners think compliance is for multinationals. Law 21,595 says otherwise.
Money Laundering: Red flags you cannot ignore
Your company could be used for money laundering without your knowledge. Learn about the UAF's role and risk prevention.
The Compliance Officer: From 'policeman' to strategic partner
The compliance officer's role has evolved. They no longer just watch; they manage data to prevent crises. Discover how AI is their best ally.
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