The New 40-Hour Work Week and Its Implications

Published on

6/12/2026

Labor Inspections 2026 | Right to Digital Disconnection | 40-Hour Workweek Reform

The labor inspection model in Mexico is undergoing a significant transformation.

Reform on the Reduction of the Workweek to 40 Hours: Current Status

On February 25, 2026, the Chamber of Deputies approved the constitutional reform reducing the maximum weekly working hours in Mexico from 48 to 40 hours.