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Mexico’s 12 Percent Wage Hike Comes Into Effect January 1, 2025

The right to a minimum wage sufficient to meet the basic needs of workers is enshrined in the Mexican Constitution. Minimum wages in the country are set on a daily basis, ensuring workers receive a set amount for each day...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2025 - Your workplace law recap for 2024 and predictions for 2025 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more

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Adjustments to Minimum Wages in Mexico for 2025

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During the Mexican presidential morning conference on Dec. 4, 2024, the wage adjustments applicable as of Jan. 1, 2025, were announced, representing a 12 percent increase in the minimum wage as established by the National...more

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Mexico’s Daily Minimum Wage for 2025 Will Increase by 12 Percent

On December 4, 2024, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare announced an increase to the daily minimum wage that will be applicable in Mexico for 2025....more

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Spanish: 1º de octubre como día de descanso obligatorio en México

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El día de hoy se publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación el Decreto mediante el cual se reforma la Ley Federal del Trabajo para establecer como día de descanso obligatorio el 1º de octubre de cada seis años, con motivo...more

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October 1st as a mandatory holiday in Mexico

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Today was published in the Federal Official Gazette the Decree by which the Federal Labor Law is amended to establish October 1 of every six years as a mandatory day of rest, on the occasion of the transfer of the Federal...more

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From Leave to Legal Obligations: Understanding Maternity and Paternity Rights in Mexico

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Employers doing business in Mexico can help ensure a fair and supportive workplace by understanding certain key regulations. For instance, Mexico’s labor laws offer comprehensive protections for employees during pregnancy and...more

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Mexico’s Federal Judiciary Council Announces End to Judiciary Work Stoppage: Key Takeaways for Employers

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Mexico: Courts and tribunals will resume work on September 23 after a work stoppage began on August 21 in response to the Judicial Branch Reform. Here’s what employers doing business in Mexico need to know about this...more

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Guide Through The Mexican M&A Labyrinth: Top 10 Labor and Employment Considerations for Foreign Investors

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Una versión en español de esta Insight está disponible haciendo clic arriba. For foreign companies contemplating a merger with or acquisition of a Mexican company, understanding the labor landscape is crucial. Mexico’s...more

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UK Labour Government Proposes the Right to ‘Switch Off’

The United Kingdom continues to see rapid growth in the number of workplaces adopting remote and hybrid work arrangements, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although this new type of work offers many...more

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A New Entity Abroad, Part I - Hiring Employees

One of the primary concerns for an organization that wants to start conducting business in a new country must be the laws of the specific country. Employment regulations vary widely from country to country and may be so...more

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Mexico Imposes Hefty New Penalties for Excessive Work Hours: 3 Things Employers Need to Know

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Employers doing business in Mexico should understand significant new consequences for requiring employees to work excessive hours. Specifically, Mexico’s Human Trafficking Law — which aims to protect certain disadvantaged...more

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Nueva reforma sobre explotación laboral

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El 8 de junio de 2024 entró en vigor una importante reforma en materia de explotación laboral a través de la Ley General para Prevenir, Sancionar y Erradicar los Delitos en Materia de Trata de Personas y para la Protección y...more

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New Reform on labor exploitation

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On June 8, 2024, a significant reform on labor exploitation came in to force under the General Law to Prevent, Punish and Eradicate Crimes related to Trafficking in Persons and the Protection and Assistance to Victims of such...more

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Obligaciones Patronales durante la Jornada Electoral

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En el marco de las próximas elecciones del 2 de junio, queremos recordarles la importancia de cumplir con las obligaciones patronales establecidas en la Ley Federal del Trabajo para garantizar que todos los trabajadores...more

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Amendment to Mexico's Federal Labor Law: Fines for Non-Compliance of Obligations of Employers

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An amendment to the Federal Labor Law of Mexico, specifically Article 994, was published in the Federal Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación) on April 4, 2024. The aforementioned article sets forth fines ranging...more

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México Pone En Marcha Un Nuevo Protocolo De Inspección Laboral Con Perspectiva De Género

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El 7 de marzo de 2024, la Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS) publicó un Protocolo para la Inspección Laboral con Perspectiva de Género, diseñado como una herramienta para que los inspectores laborales evalúen el...more

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Mexico Implements New Gender-Focused Protocol for Labor Inspections

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On March 7, 2024, Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (“Secretaría del Trabajo y Previsión Social” or “STPS”) published a Gender-Focused Protocol for Labor Inspections, designed as a tool for labor inspectors to...more

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Employment liability insurance in Mexico

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Social security in Mexico is a fundamental right. It ensures access to health care, medical assistance, protection of livelihoods, and necessary social services for individual well-being....more

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Mexican Retirement Funds Financial Regulations Amended

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On February 16, 2024, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, through the National Commission of the Retirement Savings System (“CONSAR”), issued an amendment to the General Financial Provisions of the Retirement Savings...more

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REPSE Reform in Mexico

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An agreement that modifies the general provisions for the registration of individuals or legal entities that provide specialized services (el registro de personas físicas o morales que presten servicios especializados o...more

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México: Incremento al valor de la Unidad de Medida y Actualización (UMA) para el 2024

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El 9 de enero de 2024, el Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI) publicó los nuevos valores para la Unidad de Medida y Actualización (en adelante “UMA”) que entrarán en vigor el 1 de febrero de 2024, de acuerdo...more

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Mexico: Increase to the UMA Value Announced for 2024

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On January 9, 2024, the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI by its acronym in Spanish) published the new values for the Measurement and Updating Unit (Unidad de Medida y Actualización or UMA) that will take...more

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What’s Going on in Mexico This Week? Status of Labor and Employment Bills Ahead of February 2024 Ordinary Session

Mexico’s final congressional ordinary session period for 2023 ended on December 15. Unless an extraordinary session is called, pending bills are now dormant until February 2024 when the first ordinary session of the year...more

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Mexico’s Minimum Wage for 2024 Will Increase by 20 Percent

Effective January 1, 2024, the daily minimum wage applicable will be MXN $374.89 (approximately USD $21.83) for the Free Zone of the Northern Border (Zona Libre de la Frontera Norte, ZLFN) and MXN $248.93 (approximately USD...more

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