Proposal to Reduce Workweek to 40 Hours Advances in Mexican Congress Team Angels
May 11, 2023

The bill will also require that after working 40 hours, workers have two days off. (Francisco Balderas/Cuartoscuro)

A proposal to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours has advanced in the Mexican Congress. The bill, which was approved by the Chamber of Deputies, now goes to the Senate for consideration. If it is passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Mexico would become the first country in Latin America to have a 40-hour workweek.

The bill was proposed by the Citizens' Movement (MC) party, which argues that a shorter workweek would improve worker productivity, reduce stress, and boost the economy. The bill also includes provisions for paid parental leave and sick leave, and it would prohibit employers from requiring employees to work overtime without their consent.

Supporters of the bill say that it would make Mexico a more attractive place to do business and would help to improve the quality of life for workers. Opponents of the bill argue that it would hurt businesses and could lead to job losses.

The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process, and it is unclear whether it will be passed into law. However, the fact that it has advanced as far as it has is a sign that there is growing support for a shorter workweek in Mexico.

Related: Congresswoman Proposes to Reduce Weekly Working Hours (MexicoBusiness.com)

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