Contracts Nearly half of Mexico’s workforce do not have written contracts Informality may offer short-term savings, but creates long-term liabilities for employers iStock.com/Emily_M_Wilson Image Chantelle Cloete Reporter Thursday 23 April 2026 Close to half of Mexico’s working population lack written contracts, reflecting a broader job market dominated by informal hiring and employment practices. 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... Retaliation Mexico moves to crack down on blacklists with new hiring reform Working Time Mexico’s Congress approves 40-hour workweek Disputes What employers should know about Mexico’s new grievance system Platform Workers Female gig drivers call for greater protections in Mexican regulation