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 force on 1 May 2026.

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Fuente: Baker Mckenzie