On May 1, the reform to the Federal Labor Law was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, which operationally develops the reduction of the working day in Mexico and sets in motion the gradual transition to a 40-hour workweek.
Although the new 40-hour standard will be reached by 2030, implementation starts now. The reform confirms a progressive reduction model: 46 hours per week in 2027, 44 in 2028, 42 in 2029 and 40 hours as of 2030.
In addition, it introduces high-impact changes for employers, including:
- new regulation and gradual extension of overtime;
- reinforced limits to effective working time;
- obligation to implement an electronic time record as of January 1, 2027;
- fines of up to 5,000 UMAs for non-compliance with day control regulations.
The reform does not allow reducing wages, benefits or modifying working conditions to the detriment of workers as a consequence of the reduction of working hours.
For companies, this change implies reviewing their operational structure, shift schedules, overtime use, individual contracts, collective bargaining agreements, internal regulations and attendance control systems.
The transition period should not be understood as a waiting period, but as an implementation window.
At Vega, Guerrero & Asociados we have prepared an implementation memorandum and an action plan to accompany our clients in the impact assessment and design of the transition strategy.
If you wish to review the impact of this reform on your operation or schedule an implementation session, we are at your disposal.
