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Teleworking during the pandemic: What are your obligations as an employer?

Am I obligated to contemplate my employees under the work modality of “teleworking” because of the sanitary measures established as a result of the SARS-COV2, COVID 19 pandemic? No, due to the pandemic that is affecting Mexico and the…

Mexico and the U.S. election: What does Biden’s victory mean for the economic relationship between Mexico and the U.S.?

The relationship between Mexico and the U.S. is close, complicated and strongly influenced by political power shifts. On January 20, Joe Biden will take office as the 46th President of the United States of America. His presidency could redefine…

NOM 035: The second stage has now come into force – What does that mean for your company?

How does avoiding implementation of NOM 035 affect your company? If NOM 035 is not yet implemented in your company, it is quite likely to be fined by the Mexican Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (Secretaria del Trabajo y Previsión Social,…

China vs. Mexico: Where does the future of US production facilities lie?

China and Mexico - both countries are important production sites for the US industry. However, for a long time Mexico has hardly been a serious competitor in the race against China. Over the past two years, this tide seems to have turned: More…

Business Liability Planning

Did you know that 80% of the commercial activity in the Mexican United States is carried out without formalities or legal documents? Situation This is because of the initial trust that customers/suppliers implicitly add to their operations…

After the lockdown: An industry check on Mexico’s economy

Since the beginning of this year, the coronavirus has been holding the world under its spell. The economic consequences of the pandemic have also hit Mexico, the second largest economy in Latin America. Economic lockdown: most affected industries As…

The role of women in the Mexican labor market

According to a study, the vast majority of Mexican women still work in the informal economy sector. Jobs are poorly paid and often with no social protection. In general, however, a rather positive trend towards gender equality has developed…

¡Feliz Navidad! – How is Christmas celebrated in Mexico?

Apart from Brazil, Mexico is the second largest Catholic country in the world. Likewise, celebration of Christmas in Mexico has a very special meaning and is celebrated broadly. Particularly, the pre-Christmas period - which sometimes begins…

Non-competition agreement in Mexico

The non-competition clause is common in individual employment contracts, however; in Mexico application of limitations linked to this sort of clause is not allowed, as it is considered a violation to the worker’s individual guarantees in accordance…

Día de Muertos – The Day of the Dead in Mexico

In Mexico, November has begun with a very special tradition: the Día de Muertos ("Day of the Dead") which is celebrated every year on the second day of November. Recently and together with Disney’s film Coco the event has attained worldwide…