Labor
Christmas gift: can the company remove or replace it?
With the arrival of the Christmas holidays, many companies give their staff the traditional Christmas basket or other gifts. However, would it be feasible to update or replace these gifts with more flexible alternatives? In this post we analyze whether changes can be made to this practice.Mexico: Minimum wage increase agreed for 2026
Members of the National Commission on Minimum Wages (CONSAMI) have announced that they have reached an agreement to increase the minimum wage for 2026, specifically by 5% in the free zone of the northern border and by 13% in the rest of the country. With this, salaries will become at $440.87 and $315.04 per day, respectively. The objective of this measure is for the minimum wage to reach two basic baskets.Labor reform 2026–2030: toward the gradual reduction of the workweek in Mexico
On December 3, two initiatives were presented to amend and add the Constitution and the Federal Labor Law aiming to gradually reduce the work week until reaching 40 hours per week by 2030. Specifically, various measures involving organizational, operational, and financial adjustments for companies were proposed to maintain productivity and comply with regulations.Mexico: New subcontracting inspection protocol published to prevent abuse
On November 24, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare published a new subcontracting inspection protocol to strengthen oversight and prevent improper practices such as labor simulation and tax evasion. This instrument standardizes criteria throughout the country and ensures technical and uniform inspections of specialized services.How the available means of delivering a dismissal letter have evolved
Digitalization has transformed the way we communicate, and media such as email or instant messaging have appeared. Its use is even becoming established in the work environment, for notifications from companies to employees. In this post we analyze the most recent rulings on the validity of these means of delivering a dismissal letter and the issues to consider when they are used for that purpose.The challenge of an ageing population is driving new employment policies aimed at seniors
In view of the ageing of the population, public strategies are being approved aimed at promoting the employment of seniors, while encouraging policies at the company level to promote labor inclusion and retention of senior talent.What is the cost of unfair dismissal in Spain? Certainties and doubts
There has been much debate about compensation for unfair dismissal in Spain in recent times. Although the Supreme Court has settled the issue in the light of existing legislation, a legislative initiative for its reform is under way.This is how retirement and contributions will change from 2026
With the new year approaching, the application of new rules for calculating the retirement pension will begin (extending periods for calculating the regulatory base) and for the integration of gaps in contribution periods. In addition, the contribution to the Intergenerational Equity Mechanism and the additional solidarity contribution will be increased.Portugal: Government introduces an exceptional measure to encourage the return to work for young unemployed individuals
The new ordinance establishes financial assistance for young people under 30 who are receiving unemployment benefits and enter into a new employment contract. The measure aims to encourage active job seeking and promote stable youth employment.