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. […]

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 […]

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.   […]

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 […]

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, […]

The FIFA World Cup is one of the world’s most major sporting events, with this year’s US, Mexico and Canada based tournament comprising of upwards of 100+ matches across 16 host cities. As we prepare for June’s fast approaching kick off, projections suggest the number of foreign visitors will top 3.5 to 6 million, leading […]

On February 19, 2026, during the morning press conference in Mexico City, President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she will shortly be sending to the Congress a legal reform initiative to modify the name and legal nature of the National Institute of Immigration (INM), with the aim of expanding its functions and strengthening the protection of […]