Working Time Mexico’s Congress approves 40-hour work week Labour ministry estimates that about 13.5 million workers will benefit from the reform iStock.com/Vincent_St_Thomas Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Monday 02 March 2026 Mexican lawmakers have approved President Claudia Sheinbaum’s initiative to gradually reduce the working week to 40 hours. 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... Working Time Mexico to gradually implement a 40-hour work week Health & Safety Cartel violence exposes mounting security risks for multinationals in Mexico Disputes What employers should know about Mexico’s new grievance system Platform Workers Female gig drivers call for greater protections in Mexican regulation