Since its enactment in December 2024, the start of enforceability in June 2025, and the publication of complementary health and safety dispositions on July 17, 2025, the Chair Law (Ley Silla) has raised concerns among employers in Mexico. These concerns range from understanding to whom the law is applicable to how the obligations shall be met. Below are five frequently asked questions and their answers.

Quick Hits

• The Chair Law (Ley Silla) is now enforceable, as well as complementary health and safety dispositions.
• Employers must analyze their workplace(s) to determine if adjustments are needed, especially if employees perform their services standing more than three continuous hours.

Question 1: Is the Chair Law applicable to all employers?

Answer 1: While the law was enacted focusing on the retail industry, it does not exempt employers in other industries. All employers may want to have evidence that they have analyzed their workplaces and, based on their analysis, have determined whether adjustments are necessary.

Question 2: How do I analyze my workplace and determine if I must adjust?

Answer 2: The health and safety dispositions issued on July 17, 2025, outline key elements for analysis. One of the most relevant questions employers must ask themselves is whether employees render their services in a standing position for more than three continuous hours. If the answer is yes, further analysis needs to take place to determine which corrective actions are feasible to...

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