Mexico’s Supreme Court (SCJN) has issued binding precedent expanding judicial review of contractual clauses that may result in a disproportionate economic benefit for one party. Why does this matter for…
Why this matters? On 16 July 2025 the Mexican Congress amended the General Law on Forced Disappearance and the General Law of Population to strengthen the search for missing persons.…
On July 11, 2025, Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice issued binding precedent expanding the scope of a key criminal aggravating factor relevant to the labor sphere: theft committed “by taking…
On July 17, 2025, the Provisions issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) came into effect, regulating the risk factors associated with standing work (bipedestation) in the…
One of the most common questions we receive from foreigners who worked in Mexico is:“How long does it take to recover my AFORE or Infonavit money if I no longer…
A legal thesis published on July 11, 2025, by the Second Collegiate Labor Court of the Seventh Circuit confirms a critical point for employers in Mexico: when entering into an…
On July 9, 2025, Mexico’s Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) officially introduced the 2025 Federal Labor Inspection Program, setting new guidelines to strengthen oversight of labor rights compliance…
On June 24, 2025, the Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a reform to Article 191 of the Social Security Law that redefines the criteria for partial unemployment withdrawals. Although still…
On June 25, 2025, INEGI published the 2024 results of its ERLAJUL survey on labor relations under local jurisdiction. The data reveal a growing trend in labor conflict nationwide, while…
As of June 17, 2025, the labor reform known as the “Chair Law” officially comes into effect in Mexico. This reform introduces new obligations for employers to safeguard workers’ health…
