Overview
- Employers must provide chairs with backrests for workers who perform tasks standing, guarantee periodic pauses, and may not require staff to remain on their feet for the entire shift.
- Internal work rules must be updated to document standing-related risk factors, the breaks employees are entitled to, and the location and availability of compliant seating at the worksite.
- STPS will include Ley Silla verification in its 2026 Annual Inspection Program, and legal advisers report inspections could intensify from February 2026 based on communications with officials.
- Penalties range from 250 to 5,000 UMAs and can be levied per worker, with repeat breaches subject to doubled fines and potential temporary closure, and some reports indicate a two-month window to remedy detected omissions.
- Workers can file complaints via SIQAL or seek free assistance from Profedet, while employers are encouraged to use the VELAVO program and documented self-audits to demonstrate compliance.