[co-author: María José Bladinieres]

This week, November 5–11, 2023, Mexico’s Congress has continued to make progress on several legislative items that would amend the Federal Labor Law (FLL), including bills to amend or increase: (i) the list of diseases that could be determined as occupational; (ii) seniority premium calculations; (iii) the amount of leave for working mothers; (iv) employers’ obligations regarding codes of ethics; and (v) payments for union fees.

The bill adding items to the lists of occupational diseases and permanent disabilities is of particular importance to employers, since it would affect the premium risk that impact quota payment of IMSS.

Quick Hits

• Mexico’s federal legislature is working on bills addressing occupational diseases and permanent disabilities, seniority premium calculations, rights for working mothers, employers’ obligations regarding codes of ethics, and payments of union fees.
• Legislation amending the lists of occupational diseases and permanent disabilities is of particular importance to employers.

Possible Amendments to the FLL or Employment-Related Dispositions

Increased number of occupational diseases and permanent disabilities. The Senate approved a bill that added items to the list of occupational diseases and the list of permanent disabilities. Among the new occupational diseases and permanent disabilities, the following are to be considered: endometriosis, infertility, mental disorders (including stress, anxiety, and...

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