Policy·Americas
Mexico Reduces Workweek to 40 Hours by 2030
Key Points
- 1Labor reform approved for 40-hour workweek by 2030
- 2Mexico joins Ecuador and Chile in reduced work hours
- 3Enhances worker autonomy, challenging traditional labor norms
- 4Labor reform approved for 40-hour workweek by 2030 • Mexico joins Ecuador and Chile in reduced work hours • Enhances worker autonomy, challenging traditional labor norms
Mexico has officially enacted a reduction in the standard workweek to 40 hours, marking a significant legislative achievement in the region after its publication in the Diario Oficial de la Federación. The transition will occur progressively, with the target of reaching the 40-hour standard by 2030. This move places Mexico third in Latin America, alongside Ecuador and Chile, which have already adopted similar regulations.
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