Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said the Labor Ministry will file the formal initiative in November, with Secretary Marath Bolaños slated to present it.
- The government insists the reduction will not cut pay and that wage increases should continue rather than be traded off for fewer hours.
- Officials describe a phased approach, while media reports outline a tentative path from 46 hours in 2026 to 40 by 2030, with some sources pointing to a possible May 1, 2026 start.
- The plan still needs to move through committees and floor votes, and past statements from congressional leaders highlight that the measure has not been locked into the legislative calendar.
- Business groups warn of higher labor costs and potential GDP effects without productivity measures, prompting emphasis on training, flexibility, and support for smaller firms developed through STPS public forums.