On January 10, 2019, Mexico's Ministry of Labor and Social
Welfare (known as "STPS" for its acronym in
Spanish)1 published regulations to implement its new
"Youth Building the Future" program. The regulations
outline the essential aspects of the program, which seeks to create
opportunities within the workplace to train individuals ages 18 to
29 years who are neither working nor studying, so they can improve
their job prospects. The regulations became effective on the date
of publication.
Those participating in this program will receive: (i) workplace
training; (ii) a MXP$3,600 scholarship; (iii) medical insurance;
and (iii) a training certificate. The regulations specifically
prescribe that no participating youth shall be considered an
employee under any circumstances. Further, both the participating
companies and youths will need to comply with various
requirements.
