Overview
- The government’s plan would step down the statutory week from 48 to 40 hours between 2026 and 2030, moving to 46 hours next year and reaching 40 by 2030.
- Multiple initiatives are active in the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, and recent sessions deferred final votes to build broader agreement on the design.
- Employer groups warn of higher costs, schedule reshuffles in round‑the‑clock sectors, and the need to renegotiate contracts or hire more staff.
- IKEA México reports about 70% of its workforce already on 40 hours and says clear goals, planning, and a collaborative culture made the shift workable.
- Coverage places Mexico’s debate in an international frame, noting Germany’s low annual hours per OECD data and Venezuela’s 40‑hour law coexisting with energy‑driven workday cuts and depressed wages.