Overview
- The federal government and the Labor Ministry (STPS) are scheduled to unveil the initiative on November 20 for consideration in Congress.
- Key legislators indicate they are targeting approval before the current session ends in December 2025, with effects to follow later.
- Implementation is expected to be phased starting in 2026, with a staged path to 40 hours that some reports outline extending to 2030.
- Authorities insist salaries will not be reduced and say the transition could include fiscal incentives and sector-specific flexibility.
- Industry surveys show mixed operational expectations alongside support, as a Kelly study in automotive finds 55% in favor, many anticipating shift reorganization or higher costs, and two-thirds of workers expecting improved quality of life.