Key Developments in Mexico: Updates to the Workweek and Overtime

On March 3, 2026, Mexico published a decree reforming its constitution to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 hours to 40 hours. The reform seeks to reduce employee fatigue and occupational accidents by increasing rest time.

As of January 1, 2027, the work schedule will be gradually reduced by two hours, eventually reaching a maximum of 40 hours per week in 2030.