Overview

• Labor authorities outline a gradual schedule moving from 48 to 46 hours in 2026 and reaching 40 hours by 2030.
• STPS chief Marath Bolaños emphasizes a consensus-based rollout to avoid abrupt economic and productivity shocks.
• The International Labour Organization is cited for evidence that shorter hours can maintain productivity and reduce fatigue and accidents.
• Business leaders, including Concamin, back a gradual, flexible approach with grace periods for microenterprises and a review of overtime rules to contain costs.
• Proposals under discussion include fiscal incentives for early adopters and subsidies for SMEs, as coverage also notes contrasting long-hour practices reported in parts of China.