Working Time Mexico lawmaker proposes birthday leave entitlement Potential birthday gift from the government to Mexico’s workers part of ongoing effort to improve working conditions iStock/Valerii Evlakhov Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 15 January 2026 Fresh from debating a cut to the working week, legislators in Mexico are now toying with giving every employee the day off on their birthday. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Disputes Starbucks pays millions to NYC workers over “unstable” shifts Health & Safety South Korean bakery worker dies after 80-hour work week Working Time Japanese fear return to punishing work culture after PM’s 3am meeting Unions Italy doubles down on collective bargaining to safeguard fair pay