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news El Financiero 2026-04-23

Mexican Law Passes Phased Workday Reduction to 40 Hours

The Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a reform to gradually reduce the standard workweek in Mexico to 40 hours over several years, starting in 2027. The proposal details phased reductions and outlines new rules regarding overtime pay and labor recording.


La reducción de la jornada laboral a 40 horas será escalonada, luego de que así lo votaran en la Cámara de Diputados. <p>La Cámara de Diputados aprobó la reforma para <a href="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/09/menos-horas-de-trabajo-aprueban-jornada-laboral-de-40hrs-pero-no-garantiza-dos-dias-de-descanso/" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank" title="https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/09/menos-horas-de-trabajo-aprueban-jornada-laboral-de-40hrs-pero-no-garantiza-dos-dia...

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