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STPS Enforces Ergonomic Seating and Rest Rules Under New Ley Silla

Employers must conduct job diagnostics, maintain risk inspection logs, supply ergonomically compliant chairs under Ley Silla guidelines with penalties up to 2,500 UMA per worker.

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Overview

  • The STPS guidelines took effect on July 17, obliging all employers to guarantee rest breaks and seating for staff standing more than three continuous hours.
  • All employers must perform job diagnostics to identify standing roles, assess risk levels and log findings in verification actas maintained by safety and hygiene commissions.
  • Ergonomic seating requirements cover lumbar and back support, adjustable height and armrests, stability and mobility features, and optional footrests based on risk evaluations.
  • While the regulations do not define exact rest intervals, companies must create active break programs and redesign workspaces to support posture shifts.
  • Noncompliance can trigger fines from 250 to 2,500 UMA per affected worker with federal inspections slated for the second half of 2025 and a compliance deadline on December 14.