The 40-Hour Workweek Reform: Inevitable, but Not Automatic

In his article published in Expansión, our partner Juan José Soto examines the impending reform to reduce Mexico’s weekly working hours from 48 to 40. While the measure is inevitable, Soto emphasizes that its implementation should be consensual and gradual, avoiding mandates that could negatively impact the labor market. He notes that the current government demonstrates a technical and structured disposition, akin to the approach taken in raising the minimum wage, proposing a roadmap towards 2030. This strategy aims to mitigate uncertainties and facilitate an orderly transition, considering the particularities of various sectors and promoting constructive dialogue among employers, workers, and authorities.

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