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news El Financiero 2026-06-19

Lying to Your Boss for the Fan Fest Could Lead to Justified Dismissal in Mexico

Mexican labor law allows for justified dismissal if an employee lies to their employer to attend events like the World Cup Fan Fest, potentially violating probity and leading to loss of severance pay. Recent decrees allow federal employees remote work during the World Cup.

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