In the last hours, a letter issued by Senator Geovanna Bañuelos de la Torre, President of the Labor and Social Welfare Commission of the Senate of the Republic, addressed to Senator Gerardo Fernández Noroña, President of the Senate’s Board of Directors, has been made public, requesting authorization to hold an extraordinary meeting of the United Commissions of Labor and Social Welfare and Legislative Studies.
Key details:
- Date and time of the meeting: Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 4:00 pm.
- Modality: Presential.
- Agenda: Discussion and, if applicable, approval of the opinion related to the amendment to the Federal Labor Law (LFT) regarding the right to rest during the workday, better known as the Chair Law.
What is the significance of this development?
If this meeting is authorized and held, it is expected that the opinion will be discussed and possibly approved in commissions. This would represent a decisive step for the bill to pass to the Senate Plenary for its discussion and final vote. If the process moves forward as planned, we could see the approval of this reform before the end of the year and its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF).
Impact on employers:
- Regulatory compliance: The reform will establish new obligations for employers, such as the provision of chairs with backrests for workers and the incorporation of these provisions in internal work regulations.
- Anticipation: Companies should be attentive to the development of this reform and evaluate the practical and budgetary implications that its implementation will bring.
Recommendations:
We will be closely monitoring the results of the meeting and the possible progress in the Senate Plenary. We invite you to stay informed and contact Vega, Guerrero & Asociados for advice on how to prepare your company to comply with this new regulation.
