Overview
- The reform begins a transition on May 1, 2026, with weekly limits stepping down to 46 hours in 2027, 44 in 2028, 42 in 2029, and 40 in 2030.
- The package adds a new protection that bars overtime for workers who are minors, according to the Labor Ministry.
- The International Labour Organization backs a phased approach, while the Frente Nacional por las 40 Horas rejects the 2030 horizon and warns about limited oversight with roughly 600 inspectors.
- Canacintra Morelia reports companies testing a two-hour cut in 2026 and estimates operating costs could rise about 2.5 percent during pilots, with training offered to help firms adapt.
- Related measures already in effect include the 2026 minimum wage increase to 315.04 pesos daily nationwide and 440.87 in the Northern Border Zone, enforcement of the Ley Silla, and IMSS guidance and a pilot for platform workers.