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Senate Sets February Debate on 40-Hour Week as Draft Reform Circulates

Labor officials say the phased shift preserves pay, benefiting 13.4 million workers.

Overview

  • The circulated dictamen would amend Article 123 to establish a 40-hour weekly standard, with Congress given 90 days after promulgation to harmonize the Federal Labor Law.
  • Transitory rules keep the workweek at 48 hours in 2026, then reduce to 46 in 2027, 44 in 2028, 42 in 2029, reaching 40 in 2030.
  • The draft caps overtime at 12 hours per week, pays initial overtime at 100% and any excess at 200%, and prohibits minors from working extra hours.
  • The text maintains only a minimum of one rest day for every six worked rather than guaranteeing two, drawing criticism from opposition and labor groups.
  • Employer organizations press for productivity conditions, while Morena leadership has put the measure on the agenda for discussion at the start of the session.