Aunque la mayoría de las organizaciones cuentan con Comités de Ética y mecanismos de denuncia, aún existe una importante oportunidad para fortalecer la implementación de políticas de no represalias y procedimientos formales de investigación. El hecho de que únicamente el 18% las organizaciones en México y el 17% en Centroamérica consideren que sus Líneas Éticas […]
Beginning Oct. 1, 2026, Luxembourg will require most third-country nationals seeking to reside for more than 90 days to apply for a Long-Stay Visa D abroad rather than first obtaining a temporary residence authorization. Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Newland Chase
As workforce and healthcare costs continue to rise, organizations are facing increasing pressure to make every people investment count, Accede al recurso completo Fuente: Aon
Malaysia will require organizations to update and complete authorized personnel information in ESD Online by September 7, 2026, to support applications for JTKSM Approval Letters under Section 60K of the Employment Act 1955. Accede al recurso completo
From May 5, 2026, Belgium will require most work permit and authorization applications to be submitted through the “Working in Belgium” (WIB) one-stop-shop portal. Employers must ensure they are registered in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE) and have a valid mandate in place to authorize Newland Chase to submit applications on their behalf. […]
Mexico continues to attract expats in 2026. One simple reason for this is that the cost of living in Mexico delivers a high quality of life at a fraction of U.S. prices. For a single person, monthly expenses typically range from $1,200 to $2,000 USD, including rent. Couples can live comfortably on $2,500 to $4,000, […]
Mexico has enacted a major reform to its Federal Labour Law introducing a phased reduction of the working week to 40 hours, alongside changes to overtime limits and the introduction of mandatory electronic timekeeping. The reforms will be implemented gradually through to 2030 and will have significant implications for employers’ working time and compliance obligations. […]
Las Comisiones Mixtas de Seguridad e Higiene son instancias establecidas en entornos laborales con el propósito de promover y mantener condiciones seguras y saludables para los trabajadores. Estas comisiones son un mecanismo de colaboración entre representantes de la empresa y de los trabajadores, con el objetivo de identificar, prevenir y abordar riesgos laborales. Accede […]
The reduction of the work week from 48 to 40 hours is a historic change in Mexico. On 22 April 2026, the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the amendment to the Federal Labor Act to reduce the work week to 40 hours, to be implemented gradually between 2027 and 2030. This reform will come into […]
On 15 January 2026, Mexico took an important step to strengthen workplace equality and safety. President Claudia Sheinbaum enacted a federal decree amending multiple statutes, including the Federal Labor Law and laws on equality, health, education, and social protection. Together, these reforms align and reinforce the national legal framework on equality, non‑discrimination, and the right […]
