Constitutional Reform on the Reduction of Working Hours

04/03/2026

On March 3, 2026, a decree amending several provisions of Article 123, Section A, of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States was published in the Federal Official Gazette. The reform establishes a gradual reduction of the maximum workweek to 40 hours by 2030, while redefining the constitutional framework for overtime and introducing transitional provisions with significant implications for employers.