Work Shifts that exceed the legal limit are now considered a crime of Labor Exploitation in Mexico.

To Our Clients and Friends:

We would like to inform you that on June 7, 2024, the Mexican Government published in the Official Gazette of the Federation the reform to the General Law to Prevent, Punish, and Eradicate Crimes Related to Human Trafficking and for the Protection and Assistance of Victims of These Crimes.

This reform provides that work shifts that exceed the legal maximums established in the Mexican Federal Labor Law (MFLL) are to be considered as a crime of labor exploitation.

The reform states that the crime of labor exploitation will be punishable with a penalty of 3 (three) to 10 (ten) years in prison, in addition to a fine ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 days of fine.

Article 21 of the law sanctions with 3 (three) to 10 (ten) years in prison and 5,000 to 50,000 days of fine for anyone who exploits one or more person labor-wise.

However, when this type of labor exploitation affects people from indigenous or Afro-Mexican people and communities, the penalty could be between 4 (four) to 12 (twelve) years in prison, in addition to a penalty that ranges between 7,000 and 70,000 days of fine.

This reform seeks to protect workers from labor exploitation and ensure compliance with Mexican labor laws.

Please keep in mind that Mexican Companies as well as Individual Employers must review and adjust their work policies to comply with the new legal provisions.

Should you have any questions or require further information on this matter, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Ernesto Velarde Danache, Inc.