Mexico
The start of 2026 brings significant developments to Mexican labor law
On March 3, 2026, the amendment to Article 123 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación, DOF), which reduces the maximum workweek from 48 to 40 hours, to be implemented gradually between 2026 and 2030. The amendment also establishes new limits on overtime and prohibits any reduction in wages or benefits as a consequence of the reduction in working hours.
Key Aspects
- On March 3, 2026, the evening edition of the Official Gazette of the Federation of Mexico published the Decree amending sections IV and XI, paragraph A of article 123 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (the "Constitution"), on reducing the working day.
- The key points of the Constitutional Reform are as follows:
- Maximum working week of 40 hours.
- Gradual reduction of working hours (2026–2030).
- New regulation on working overtime.
- Prohibition on salary reductions.
- The Constitutional Reform entered into force on March 3, 2026. The Congress of the Union has 90 days from this date to enact amendments to secondary legislation. The contents of these amendments will be communicated at the appropriate time.
- The impact of collective bargaining agreements and individual employment agreements.
- Connection with the General Law to Prevent, Punish, and Eradicate Crimes related to Human Trafficking.
- Recommendations for companies.
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