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, […]

El pasado 3 de marzo de 2026 se publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) la reforma al artículo 123 constitucional que reduce la jornada laboral máxima de 48 a 40 horas semanales, de manera gradual entre 2026 y 2030. La reforma también establece nuevos límites al tiempo extraordinario y prohíbe la reducción […]

El pasado 1 de mayo de 2026 se publicaron en el Diario Oficial de la Federación diversas reformas a la Ley Federal del Trabajo, derivadas de la reforma constitucional en materia de jornada laboral. Dichas modificaciones establecen la reducción gradual de la jornada máxima semanal de 48 a 40 horas e incorporan los mecanismos necesarios […]

In March, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to amend the Mexican Federal Labor Law to formally recognize employees’ right to  digital disconnection. The bill has been sent to the Senate for discussion and potential approval.The bill expressly recognizes employees’ right to disengage from work-related digital communications outside their regular working hours, as well […]

Several countries in the Americas are reducing statutory working hours. Brazil has proposed a move to a 40-hour week, Mexico has formally enacted its phased reform, and Chile and Colombia are already implementing reductions. These changes affect working time planning, labour costs and compliance, and so employers must ensure they are across the developments.   […]

Employers across the Americas are facing rising expectations around workplace mental health. Below, and to mark the World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed earlier this week, we have sought expert insights from five jurisdictions in the region on this topic. We explore how evolving legal frameworks shape employer obligations, the consequences of […]