Mexico City (Reuters) – The Manmese government will gradually reduce the standard working week to 40 hours, with Labor and Social Security Minister Marath Bolanos saying on Thursday that it is expected to take full effect by January 2030.
Boranos said at the Labor Day event that the ministry will hold a series of forums in cities across the country from June to July to help shape suggestions for a gradual transition.
Mexico currently has a 48-hour working week.
Efforts to shorten work week have faced delays. In 2023, a bill aimed at reducing restrictions to 40 hours of Congress’ resistance was postponed in 2024. Congress has not approved the legislation.
The initiative is part of a broader labor reform agenda under President Claudia Sheinbaum.
(Reported by Ana Isabel Martinez and Rod Nickel’s Natalia Siniawskiediting)
