Reform Proposal For The Reduction Of Working Hours

Dear clients and friends,

On May 1, 2026, the decree amending and adding to, several provisions of the Federal Labor Law (LFT) regarding the reduction of working hours was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation.

Key points of the amendment include:

• Gradual reduction of the workweek to 40 hours, starting January 1 of the corresponding year, as follow:

• The maximum duration of the regular workweek will be 40 hours.
• Daily working hours: up to 8 hours (day shift), 7 hours (night shift), and 7.5 hours (mixed shift).
• Overtime may be required under extraordinary circumstances, paid at 100% above the regular hourly rate. Overtime may not exceed 12 hours per week, distributed as up to 4 hours per day, on a maximum of 4 days per week (increasing the current limit from 9 to 12 weekly hours).