On November 6, 2024, Senator Olga Patricia Sosa Ruiz, of the Morena Parliamentary Group, presented an initiative proposing to amend Articles 153-C and 153-K of the Federal Labor Law (LFT) to establish as an obligation of employers the training in competencies related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Key Aspects of the Initiative:
1. New Obligation for Employers:
– Employers should provide training to their workers in the use and application of AI, particularly in the technologies adopted by companies, with the aim of increasing productivity.
2. Impact on Workers:
– The proposal seeks to update and improve employees’ skills in a work environment transformed by automation and digitalization, reducing the risk of job displacement.
3. Proposed Modifications:
– Article 153-C: A fraction is added to include AI training as part of the mandatory training to be provided by employers.
– Article 153-K: It is amended so that the recommendations of the National Concertation and Productivity Committee include plans related to the adoption of AI competencies.
4. Justification:
– The initiative recognizes the impact of AI on the labor market, from the automation of tasks to the creation of new job roles, and emphasizes the need to prepare the Mexican workforce to thrive in this technological environment.
Legislative Status:
The initiative has been referred to the United Commissions of Labor and Social Welfare, Analysis and Follow-up on Artificial Intelligence and Legislative Studies, First, for its analysis and ruling.
Implications for Companies:
– Preparation: Companies should anticipate changes in their training programs to comply with the new obligations, should this reform be approved.
– Technological adaptation: This initiative underscores the importance of incorporating AI not only as a productivity tool, but also as an axis of human capital development.
Conclusion:
If this reform is approved, it will represent an important step towards the digital transformation of Mexico’s workforce, ensuring that workers are prepared to face the challenges and opportunities that AI brings.
For more information or advice on how this proposal could impact your company, do not hesitate to contact Vega, Guerrero & Asociados.
