New obligations, new risks, new decisions
With the publication on May 1, 2026, of the amendment to the Federal Labor Law (FLL) reducing the workweek gradually to 40 hours, companies in Mexico are facing a new regulatory and compliance landscape that directly affects labor costs, daily operations, and exposure to sanctions and labor inspections. This amendment not only reduces working hours, it requires to rethink shift structures, operating models, and working-time controls, turning time-management into a critical compliance issue.
The key aspects of the amendment and its operational implications are as follows:
New maximum weekly workweek: gradual reduction to 40 hours and redefinition of overtime
A maximum ordinary workweek of 40 hours is established, the implementation of which will be gradual through 2030.
The amendment also redefines the overtime framework, establishing a gradual increase in the permitted weekly limit.
