Overview
- Following publication in the Diario Oficial, the reform locks in a phased schedule: 48 hours in 2026, then 46 in 2027, 44 in 2028, 42 in 2029 and 40 in 2030.
- The Constitution now bars any reduction in wages or benefits due to shorter hours and preserves the one‑day‑rest‑per‑six rule.
- Overtime is capped at 12 hours per week at double pay, with hours beyond that at triple pay subject to a four‑hour weekly limit and a ban on overtime for minors.
- Transitory clauses require Congress to align the Federal Labor Law within roughly 90 days, with secondary rules potentially taking effect on May 1, 2026 so the reductions start on January 1, 2027.
- Major labor centrals CTM and CTC announced unified participation in drafting the secondary laws, proposing a plural labor council and stronger productivity committees, while specialists report electronic attendance tracking is expected to support enforcement.