2023-09-22 01:42:00
When was the last time the work day was changed in Mexico? The debate on the proposal is taking place from September 18 to 22, 2023. The legislators are going to meet with Raquel Buenrostro Sánchez, Secretary of Economy, to analyze the impact of the aforementioned reform. There are millions of workers in Mexico who are waiting for the approval of the reform to the Federal Labor Law, which seeks to reduce the working day from 48 to 40 hours a week. Why hasn’t it been decreed yet? In this article you will find all the answers to your questions.
You should consider that during this year the Mexican legislature has been in charge of making changes to the Federal Labor Law (LFT), starting with the extension of the vacation period for employees; Therefore, it would not be the first reform in favor of decent work in the country.
A Mexican charro holds a Mexican flag through the streets of Guadalajara, Jalisco state (Photo: AFP)
What does the reduction of the working day in Mexico consist of?
On April 26, 2023, the Constitutional Points Commission of the Chamber of Deputies approved – with 27 votes in favor and 5 abstentions – the opinion to modify the Federal Labor Law. Although it was an initiative that required immediate attention, from that date it was not discussed in the sessions, leaving it aside for more than four months, but on September 1 everything changed and it was taken up again in the new regular period of sessions.
Morenoist legislator Susana Prieto reported that the proposal for a new working day of 40 hours a week is being discussed by the federal deputies who make up the Political Coordination Board of the lower house; This would seek to schedule this important issue, he specifies. Debate.
According to the Political Constitution of Mexico, workers must work 48 hours a week (Photo: Freepik)
What changes do they prevent in the Federal Labor Law?
The modification of the Federal Labor Law aims to reform section A of article 123 of the Political Constitution of Mexico regarding days of rest and reduction of working hours. So we have:
Reduce weekly work hours from 48 to 40. Grant two days of rest for every five days worked.
Why has it not been approved?
When the opinion was approved in April, the deputies had to discuss the reform in plenary and, where appropriate, approve it to continue with the legislative process. However, at the end of the session, the ruling was left undiscussed.
At the time, Ignacio Mier, coordinator of the Morena bench in San Lázaro, reported that due to lack of time, the reform was not discussed in the previous regular period of sessions. Furthermore, he recalled that, since it is a constitutional reform, there must be consensus among all political forces, since it requires the support of two-thirds of the chamber.
What benefits will there be with the reduction of the working day in Mexico?
Greater productivity: Employees who are rested and motivated to work have greater concentration during their work period, increasing productivity. Better talent retention: Workers who have more free time tend to be more satisfied with their work, which is translates into lower staff turnover. Better corporate image: Companies that offer labor flexibility are usually perceived as more attractive by workers. Stress reduction: Fewer working hours is associated with positive effects on mental health. Workers who have long work hours and tight deadlines report greater health problems related to stress.
What does the Constitution say about the working day in Mexico?
In section A of article 123 of the Political Constitution of Mexico, the mandatory compliance with two points is mentioned (in the Roman numerals I and IV):
The maximum duration of the day will be eight hours. For every six days of work, the operator must enjoy at least one day of rest.
What will happen if the new Work Day is decreed in Mexico?
For the labor reform to come to fruition, the first thing that must happen is for it to be approved by the Chamber of Deputies (something that has already happened), as well as by the Senate, which can modify or return it to its chamber of origin. After that, it will require the approval of at least 17 states of the Mexican Republic, it states. The Broken Chair.
What will happen to my lunch break with the new Work Day in Mexico?
According to article 63 of the Federal Labor Law, workers have the right to a break of at least half an hour during the continuous work day. This break is considered effective time of the working day, so it should not be deducted from the worker’s salary.
Therefore, if the reform initiative to reduce working hours is approved, workers will continue to have this right protected by law.
What date does the new Work Day come into effect in Mexico?
Once the reform is approved by the respective chambers and reaches the Executive Branch, it will determine its publication in the Official Gazette of the Federation, the date on which it will come into force.
Who is against the new Work Day?
Although the workers are awaiting its approval, there are entities that have spoken out against it, among them the Employers’ Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex), which considers a negative impact on the economy of companies, especially SMEs. But if it happens anyway, ask that it happen gradually.
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