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 […]
México
Selección Preferidos · Contenidos IHR del último período | Contenido IHRproviders: Reducción de jornada en México: Cuatrecasas
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 […]
Contenido IHRproviders: México Workweek Reduction: The Road to 2030: Sagardoy IUS Laboris
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. […]
Contenido IHRproviders:Workplace mental health in the Americas: Employer duties and legal trends: Sagardoy IUS Laboris
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 […]
Noticia IHRproviders: México: Proponen ampliar la contratación de trabajadores extranjeros
En marzo de 2026 se presentó ante la Cámara de Diputados una iniciativa que busca reducir del 90% al 75% la cuota obligatoria de contratación de mano de obra mexicana. La medida tiene como objetivo ampliar el acceso de personas migrantes al empleo formal, fortalecer la inclusión laboral y responder a la escasez de talento […]
Contenido IHRproviders:Working time reductions across the Americas: A global update: Sagardoy IUS Laboris
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. […]
Contenido IHRproviders:Mexico: Labor Reform on the Right to Disconnect Moves Ahead: Baker Mckenzie
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 […]
Contenido IHRproviders: Mexico: Major Labor Reform to Gradually Reduce the Work Week: Baker Mckenzie
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 […]
Contenido IHRproviders: Mexico: Reduction of the Work Week: Baker Mckenzie
On 3 March 2026, Mexico took a major step toward transforming the work environment. A constitutional amendment to Article 123, Section A, was enacted, stipulating a gradual reduction of the work week from 48 to 40 hours, as well as strengthening the right to at least one day off for every six days worked. The […]
Contenido IHRproviders: Mexico Cost of Living 2026: A Global Comparison for Expats: Lexidy
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, […]
