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Mexico Prohibits Simultaneous App Orders to Formalize Gig Worker Benefits

A six-month pilot beginning July 1 mandates IMSS coverage under CFCRL-approved contracts enforcing single-app service, digital records for compliance, suspensions for violations, access to social security benefits.

Overview

  • More than 400,000 platform workers have been enrolled in IMSS coverage since the pilot launched.
  • CFCRL-approved standardized contracts bar drivers and couriers from accepting orders on multiple apps during active services.
  • Platforms will rely on digital service logs to detect simultaneous acceptances and may suspend or temporarily disconnect violators.
  • Workers earning at least the minimum wage in the pilot qualify for social security, Infonavit, vacation, year-end bonus and profit sharing.
  • The 180-day evaluation period will track platform compliance and inform decisions on permanent regulation.