Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said the proposal will be filed before year‑end, with formal debate now slated for February 2026.
- The transition is projected to begin on May 1, 2026 with an initial cut to about 46 hours per week, reaching 40 hours by 2030 if approved.
- Sheinbaum pledged the reduction will not reduce pay, with officials signaling the change could be paired with adjustments to the minimum wage.
- Labor authorities are refining options such as a 160‑hour monthly scheme, stricter overtime rules, mandatory time recording, sector‑specific flexibility and incentives for SMEs.
- Business leaders warn the shift could lift consumer prices by roughly 5% to 20% and urge a sector‑by‑sector rollout as talks continue.