The labor law framework in Mexico could undergo a significant shift this year, and employers should create an action plan while lawmakers work to finalize this big change. Specifically, Mexico may reduce the standard workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, following President Claudia Sheinbaum’s proposal to the Senate in late 2025. Notably, the reform wouldn’t expand the number of rest days each week, as advocated by labor unions. Rather, it would keep the current model of one rest day for every six days worked. The administration has prioritized this plan, so it could be finalized soon with a phased implementation starting next year. Here’s what you need to know and how you can prepare.
Overview
Although efforts to reduce the workweek stalled in prior years, President Sheinbaum’s priorities include comprehensive labor reform. The latest workweek proposal is gaining traction, particularly given the Morena party's majority.
Data shows that Mexican workers average more hours per year than other member countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). In 2024, for example, Mexican workers averaged 2,193 hours, while the OECD average was 1,736 hours. Many OECD countries average fewer than 40 working hours per week, with some nations like Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands reporting averages as low as 30–35 hours per week.
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