Publications - Labor and Employment
México: New requirements to renew the registration in the Registry of Providers of Specialized Services or Works
Individuals or legal entities registered in the Registry of Providers of Specialized Services or Works must renew their registration each three years.
On December 8, 2023, the new Official Mexican Standard on occupational health and safety conditions for remote work will come into force
Those individuals working remotely at least 40% of the week will be subject to specific rules related to their rights and obligations in connection with this employment modality.
Challenges and new legislation in the labor field: How to tackle the trend towards reducing working hours and low productivity levels in Latin America
In this article we look at the current working hours and those under discussion in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico, and their implications on productivity levels.
Nearshoring: Key issues for companies looking to relocate or expand business in Mexico
Due to its unique geographic location with respect to the North American, European and Asian markets, as well as its simultaneous integration to global value chains due to international trade and investment treaties such as the USMCA and the CPTPP,…
Labor law and outsourcing: increased restrictions on this means of hiring personnel
Regulations governing outsourcing in several countries in Latin America are hindering the use of this strategic option for companies in certain areas of business.
The COVID-19 vaccine and its effects on employment relationships: the landscape in Latin America
The COVID-19 health crisis has brought various challenges in every country, and vaccination is one of them. In this article we will review how vaccination is affecting workplace in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru.
Latin American Viewpoints - November 2021
Remote work: COVID-19 prompts new legislation in Latin America
Teleworking, working from home or remote working gained particular importance in 2020 due the various measures adopted by governments and employers to curb COVID-19 infections. So an understanding is needed of the new rules and situation of the…
Latin American Viewpoints - January 2021
We are pleased to share our first issue of 'Latin American Viewpoints'. We provide a complete-picture insight on key new legislation, covering analysis of new developments, trends and viewpoints across the region, from every angle of…
Mexico: Legislative initiative to ban labor outsourcing is postponed
Given the relevance of the amendment and the great impact it may have from a fiscal, labor and social security point of view, the Mexican President has requested to the Congress that the analysis and discussion of the law initiative be postponed…
Mexico: A legislative reform to ban labor subcontracting has been laid before parliament
On November 11, 2020, the Mexican President laid before parliament an initiative to reform a number of federal laws to ban labor subcontracting, so as to protect workers’ rights and prevent tax evasion.
Latin American Viewpoints - November 2020
We are pleased to share our first issue of Latin American Viewpoints. We provide a complete-picture insight on key new legislation, covering analysis of new developments, trends and viewpoints across the region, from every angle of business law.