On February 6, 2025, an initiative was presented to the Senate to amend Articles 3 and 133 of the Federal Labor Law (LFT), in order to expressly prohibit the use of labor bureaus, black lists or registries that limit access to employment based on employment history.
Although currently Article 133 of the LFT already prohibits the creation of these lists, the proposal seeks to reinforce the prohibition, establish it more explicitly and typify their use as an unfair and discriminatory practice, subject to labor sanctions.
If approved, companies will be required to implement new internal policies and mechanisms, including:
- Training for recruitment and human resources personnel to ensure discrimination-free selection processes.
- Internal monitoring to ensure compliance with the ban.
- Anonymous whistleblower channels for workers to report any discriminatory practices in hiring processes.
The risk for employers would not only be legal and economic, but also reputational, as the use of blacklists could be considered a violation of human rights and personal data protection.
At Vega, Guerrero & Asociados we can assist you in reviewing your recruitment and hiring processes to prevent any non-compliance.
Do you have doubts about how to prepare your company for this possible reform? Write to us.
