Welcome to Quick Chats for the Mexican Workplace, Baker McKenzie's Labor and Employment video chat series for Mexican employers. In each on-demand episode, our lawyers provide insights and quick, practical tips on today's most pressing issues and legal developments impacting employers operating in Mexico and other trending topics in both English and Spanish.
Gender Equality and the New Chair Law
(May 23, 2025)
In this Quick Chat video, our team covers two significant reforms that will impact your business operations and compliance requirements in Mexico. First is to address the 16% gender salary gap, and second is the "Chair Law," which mandates employers to provide employees with chairs or seats with backrests for performing their duties or for periodic rest during the workday .
Come Into Compliance - Key Insights on the New Federal Labor Law for Digital Platform Workers
(March 28, 2025)
In this Quick Chat video, our Labor & Employment team dives into the game-changing new Federal Labor Law, Chapter IX Bis, "Work on Digital Platforms." Discover how this groundbreaking reform is set to revolutionize social security and establish critical rights and obligations for both companies and digital platform workers.
Mexican Employer Update: Learning from 2024 and Planning for 2025
(December 30, 2024)
In this episode of “Quick Chats for the Mexican Workplace,” we delve into significant legislative changes under the new administration, focusing on labor reforms such as ensuring gender pay equality, providing social security for digital platform workers, and reducing the work week.
Mexican Employer Update: Learning from 2023 and Planning for 2024
(December 15, 2023)
In this episode of Quick Chats for the Mexican Workplace, we review key labor and employment lessons from 2023, from keeping up with evolving health and safety obligations to defending contentious employment disputes and supporting the legitimization of collective bargaining agreements. We also prepare you for the challenges ahead in 2024, including legitimizing collective bargaining agreements, increases to vacation entitlements, and more.
Preparing Companies for Increase of Customs Audits and Inspections in Mexico
(June 27, 2023)
In this Quick Chat video, our International Commercial lawyers discuss what to expect from a customs audits, the consequences including financial liability and the preventive measures Mexican companies must take.
New Teleworking Obligations for Employers
(June 27, 2023)
In this Quick Chat video, our Labor & Employment lawyers discuss the practical implications for employers of the new teleworking standard introduced on June 8, 2023 by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.
Nearshoring for Multinational Companies - The Employment Perspective
(May 8, 2023)
In this Quick Chat video, our Labor & Employment lawyers along with the Managing Partner for Baker McKenzie's Mexico offices discuss key nuances of the new labor subcontracting laws in Mexico, the current labor collective environment, considerations for companies operating under an IMMEX Program, and more. Listen in for practical tips to navigate this new business horizon.
Preparing Global Employers for a Dramatic Increase of Labor Inspections and Penalties in Mexico
(April 3, 2023, March 16, 2023)
The Mexico Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) has announced that it will carry out an estimated 42,000 inspections in 2023. The inspections carry the possibility of significant fines and penalties issued per violation, per employee. In this video our lawyers discuss what to expect from an inspection and outline the penalties for noncompliance. They also share insights from the field, discuss the potential defenses and warn against the possible registration cancelation for specialized service providers.
Employee Minimum Vacation Allotment Increases for 2023 (December 21, 2022)
In this Quick Chat video our Labor & Employment lawyers discuss the amendment to Mexican Federal Labor Law to increase the vacation allotment of employees.
The Subcontracting Reform: Inspection Trends and How to Prepare (August 10, 2022)
In this Quick Chat video, our Labor and Employment and Tax lawyers discuss some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Subcontracting Reform's 2022 Inspection Program, through which authorities from the Ministries of Labor, Social Security and Tax plan to ensure that companies providing and contracting services comply with the regulations of the Subcontracting regime.
PTU 2022: A Deep Dive Into Your Top Questions on Compulsory Company Profit Sharing Entitlements for Employees (May 19, 2022)
As of this May 2022, employers in Mexico are subject to new rules governing compulsory company profit sharing entitlements for employees. This comes as a result of the labor reform of 2021.
Union Matters Outlook for 2022 - What Companies Should Expect (December 2, 2021)
In this Quick Chat video, Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss this new normal for unions in Mexico and provide practical tips given the new requirements and current climate.
USMCA: The Labor and Employment Market and Rapid Response Labor Mechanisms (December 2, 2021)
In this Quick Chat video, Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss several key aspects of the USMCA Free Trade Agreement, including the freedom of association, the recognition of the right to collective bargaining, including a discussion of workforce unions and employer compliance, the procedure for initiating a complaint under the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism and treaty trade sanctions.
Vaccination Measures for the Mexican Workplace: What Employers Need to Know Now (October 25, 2021)
In this Quick Chat video, Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss vaccination measures in the workplace being adopted by companies operating in Mexico, including best practices for tracking proof of employee vaccinations and whether it’s acceptable to create vaccination campaigns for the workforce.
New Federal Guidelines for States to Follow When Issuing Regulations Regarding the Third COVID-19 Wave in Mexico (August 17, 2021)
In this Quick Chat video, Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment lawyers discuss the new Federal guidelines based on the stop-light color system for States to follow when issuing regulations during the third wave of COVID-19 in Mexico. We also review changes to the criteria for employees to be considered vulnerable personnel, and share six tips for employers to keep in mind when implementing preventative measures in the workplace.
Outsourcing No More? Steps for Mexican Employers to Take Now in Response to the New Subcontracting Reform (May 14, 2021)
In this Quick Chat video, Baker McKenzie’s Labor and Employment and Tax lawyers analyze the impact the Subcontracting Reform will have on companies operating in Mexico, and provide tips on navigating the employment considerations surrounding this issue of outsourcing and subcontracting personnel.
Changes in the Workplace Now That We Have COVID-19 Vaccines (March 29, 2021)
As vaccines become more readily available in Mexico through the National Vaccination Policy, employers have lots of questions about how this changes the return to the workplace. In this video, our Labor and Employment lawyers discuss the vaccine policies and procedures being adopted by Mexican employers, as well as the legal and practical considerations to address.
Client Questions on Mexico's New Teleworking Obligations (March 2, 2021)
There are new regulations impacting Mexican employers operating a remote workforce. Companies must comply with new expense reimbursement requirements for teleworking employees. In this Quick Chat video, we discuss Mexico's new teleworking obligations, and share practical advice for the questions arising since the new rules came into effect in January.
