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Mexico Passes Secondary Labor Law to Phase In 40-Hour Week by 2030

Labor authorities now craft the rules during a May–December setup period.

PT Sets May Day Push as Lula Prepares Urgent Bill to End 6×1 Shifts

Italy Enforces Annual Smart‑Working Safety Notice With Penalties Starting Today

Brazil's 6×1 Workweek Overhaul Advances in Congress as Cost Warnings Mount

Brazil Backs 40-Hour Workweek Without Pay Cuts, Rules Out Employer Compensation

Brazil Delays Holiday Work Rule for Commerce by 90 Days, Sets Bipartite Commission

Argentina Sets Feb. 11 Senate Vote on Labor Overhaul as Mexico Fast-Tracks 40‑Hour Week Plan

Brazil’s Labor Minister Says Ending 6x1 Workweek Is Viable This Election Year

Russia Sets First Workday of 2026 for January 12 as 12-Day New Year Break Begins

Duma Labor Chair Says Six-Day Workweek Is Not Under Consideration

Motta Puts 6x1 Workweek Overhaul, AI Rules on 2026 Congressional Agenda

Mexico Delays 40-Hour Workweek Plan to 2026, Eyes Phased Rollout Through 2030

Greece Approves Law Allowing 13-Hour Workdays Under Limits

Greece Passes Law Allowing Optional 13-Hour Workdays

Odisha Cabinet Approves 15-Point Reforms: Decriminalisation, Factory Hour Flexibility, ₹1,600-Crore Sanitation Plan

Russia Touts Low Joblessness as Labor Ministry Details 2026 Care and Veteran Support Push

General Strike Halts Transport Across Greece Over Proposed 13-Hour Shifts

Greece Holds 24-Hour General Strike Over Plan for 13-Hour Workdays

Spain’s 37.5-Hour Workweek Stalls in Congress as Mexico Confirms Gradual Shift to 40 Hours by 2030

Mexican Congress Reviews 40-Hour Workweek Reform as Pilots Begin