GV Abogados The “Chair Law” is now mandatory: what employers in Mexico need to know The amendment to the Federal Labour Law requiring workplaces to provide chairs with backrests for employees who stand for prolonged periods has been in force in Mexico since July 17, 2025. Commonly kn...
GV Abogados Amendments to the INFONAVIT Law and the Federal Labour Law: new obligations for employers On February 21, 2025, significant amendments to the Law of the National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute (INFONAVIT) and the Federal Labour Law entered into force, introducing new obligations with subs...
GV Abogados Employment law reforms pending for 2025 Mexico’s employment landscape could change significantly under recent proposals concerning the statutory year-end bonus and working hours. Although both initiatives remain pending approval, the key po...
GV Abogados “Chair Law” reform approved by the Chamber of Deputies: Senate approval pending On October 2, 2024, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to amend Article 132 of the Federal Labour Law, known as the “Chair Law”. The bill seeks to improve working conditions by requiring employer...
GV Abogados Employment law reforms pending before the new legislature Several employment law reform proposals are expected to be discussed during the new legislative session, potentially changing some of employers’ current obligations. These proposals include shorter wo...
GV Abogados Employee profit sharing Both employers and employees should understand how this process works to ensure a fair distribution that complies with the law. The key points are outlined below: Determining the profit-sharing percen...
GV Abogados Amendments to the Securities Market Law and the Investment Funds Law On December 28, 2023, a major decree amending, repealing and adding provisions to the Securities Market Law and the Investment Funds Law was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation. Effect...
GV Abogados Decree amending Mexico’s General Law of Commercial Companies A major decree amending several provisions of the General Law of Commercial Companies was recently enacted. Signed by the President of Mexico, the decree introduces significant changes affecting the o...
GV Abogados Telework: occupational health and safety conditions Mexican Official Standard NOM-037-STPS-2023: Telework—Occupational health and safety conditions. NOM-037 will enter into force in early December 2023, together with the obligations applicable to emplo...
