IMSS: New Rules for the Voluntary Continuation of Coverage under the Mandatory Social Security Regime (Modality 40)

The IMSS will implement the digitalization of the Employer Identification Card as of September 10, 2026...

The IMSS has identified companies that improperly use pension plans or similar arrangements to covertly pay part of their employees' wages. In response, the General Provisions Applicable to Pension Plans were amended, an information exchange agreemen...

On the programme En la Banqueta, broadcast by the Canal del Congreso, Santiago Villanueva, Partner in the Social Security practice, takes part in a conversation about how the social security system works in Mexico, as well as the main obligations of...

The IMSS mandates the exclusive use of the SAT's e.firma as the sole valid electronic authentication mechanism for enrollment procedures and registration of legal representatives, definitively replacing the NPIE...

The IMSS issues rules for the enrollment of Mexican nationals repatriated from the United States and their legal beneficiaries in the Mandatory Social Security Regime, under the national strategy "México te abraza"...

The IMSS has updated the provisions that permit employers to provide childcare services at their own facilities through agreements with the Institute...

On February 24, 2026, Agreement ACDO.AS2.HCT.270126/8.P.DIR and its Sole Annex, issued by the Technical Council of the Mexican Social Security Institute, were published in the Federal Official Gazette, updating and simplifying various procedures hand...

On February 9, 2026, the Official Gazette of the Federation published the Agreement through which the Technical Council of the IMSS approved the General Rules for the implementation of the Decree granting tax benefits to agricultural employers and se...

The reform initiative to the Social Security Law regarding digital platforms redefines labor and social security obligations for delivery and ride-hailing applications in Mexico. The new framework incorporates couriers and drivers into the IMSS and I...

The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare amended the rules for calculating the Net Monthly Income of digital platform workers, directly impacting the Contribution Base Salary reported to the IMSS...

INFONAVIT has extended the deadline for employers to make the necessary adjustments resulting from the amendment to Article 29 of its Law, regarding the calculation and payment of amortizations corresponding to the sixth two-month period of 2025...

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has approved the use of biometric validation in its “IMSS Digital” application to facilitate the consultation and payment of temporary disability benefits...

INFONAVIT has released SUA v.3.6.7 following the amendment to Article 29 of the INFONAVIT Law...

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) released version 3.6.7 of the Single Self-Determination System (SUA) to ensure the proper implementation of the amendment to Article 29 of the INFONAVIT Law...

STPS adopts artificial intelligence to optimize and target federal labor inspections...

The recent reform that brings digital platform workers under Mexico’s mandatory Social Security regime has raised new questions about its implementation—particularly regarding accident insurance coverage...

Mexico’s Federal Judiciary affirms INFONAVIT’s position on salary deductions during employee absences or medical leave...

INFONAVIT joins the pilot program for the inclusion of digital platform workers in the mandatory social security system...

The IMSS takes a step toward formalizing digital platform workers through a pilot program set to launch on July 1, 2025...

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) has requested that the Tax Administration Service (SAT) definitively cancel digital seal certificates for employers deemed unreachable, potentially triggering significant operational consequences...

INFONAVIT Issues Clarifying Criterion on Article 29 Amendment, Providing Greater Certainty for Employers...

The recent Decree amending the INFONAVIT Law imposes new financial burdens on employers by eliminating the suspension of housing loan deductions in cases of worker disability or absence. In this briefing, we analyze its impact and the potential legal...