Mexico’s labor landscape is undergoing changes as the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) introduces a new Inspection Protocol on Subcontracting and the federal government announces a substantial increase in the minimum wage for 2026.
On Dec. 24, 2024, Mexico published amendments to its Federal Labor Law regarding digital platforms. These changes take effect 180 days after publication.
This GT Alert highlights significant modifications to the law and details the new definitions, penalties, and implementation timelines.
On Jan. 1, 2025, Mexico’s general minimum wage will increase 12% due to inflation adjustments.
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Mexico’s minimum wage will increase by 20%. The increase was published Dec. 1, 2023, in the Council of Representatives of the National Minimum Wages Commission: