Overview
- On August 12, the city’s labor secretariat renewed its June appeal for employers to permit remote work or flexible schedules when heavy rains or flooding hinder commutes.
- Existing telework rules under the Federal Labor Law and NOM-037-STPS-2023 do not obligate companies to activate home office during weather emergencies.
- Workers facing transit disruptions are advised to notify employers, seek agreement on telework and may contact PROFEDET if unjustified salary deductions occur.
- Coverage and officials urge businesses to implement internal rain and flood response protocols with clear activation criteria, emergency communication channels and manager training.
- Storms on August 10 and 12 inundated major roads and caused multiple Metro line slowdowns, underscoring renewed pressure for operational continuity and safety measures.