"The constitutional reform now goes to state legislatures for approval, where Sheinbaum's governing party controls the majority. It passed the lower chamber of the Congress early Wednesday with 411 votes in favor and 58 against. The Senate had already approved it earlier this month."
"The change will be implemented gradually, trimming two hours per year beginning in 2027 and reaching a 40-hour work week in 2030. Lawmakers decided to maintain the requirement for one day of rest for every six days worked, rejecting a proposal to require two days of rest per week."
"Oscar Ocampo of the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness said the gradual implementation should help businesses adjust without hitting their finances. The change will bring Mexico into line with various countries in Latin America, as well as Europe and Asia, where some are also experimenting with four-day work weeks."
Mexican lawmakers passed President Claudia Sheinbaum's constitutional reform to reduce the work week from 48 hours to 40 hours through gradual implementation. The lower chamber approved it with 411 votes in favor and 58 against, following earlier Senate approval. The reduction will occur at a rate of two hours per year starting in 2027, reaching 40 hours by 2030. The requirement for one day of rest per six days worked remains unchanged, as lawmakers rejected a proposal for two rest days weekly. The government estimates 13.5 million workers will be affected, though analysts suggest the number could exceed 27 million. Gradual implementation is expected to allow businesses time to adjust financially. This reform aligns Mexico with similar policies in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
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