On 24 December 2024, a reform to Mexico's Federal Labour
Law was published that regulates work for digital platforms.
This reform classifies most workers who provide services through
such platforms as employees, which entitles them to employment
rights and access to the social security system.
Digital platform workers will be classified as employees if they
provide personal, remunerated and subordinated services through a
digital platform, so long as they earn a net monthly income from
their work equivalent to at least the minimum wage in force in
Mexico City (currently MXN 8,364 or USD 418 per month), regardless
of the time effectively worked.
Workers who earn less than one minimum (monthly) wage will be
considered as independent workers. They are not entitled to full
employment protections, but companies that operate digital
platforms must still register them with the Mexican Social Security
Institute to ensure coverage for occupational risks during the
