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…

The importance of having an internal working regulation

The internal working regulation is a key document of a company and includes obligations for both, the employer and the employees. This document gives effect to the labor contracts, since the contracts establish the rights and obligations of…

Go smart: Smart Cities in Mexico

Smart Cities promote sustainable urban development through innovative technologies. Thus, life quality for their inhabitants is improved. Areas to be promoted in Smart Cities can be quite diverse ranging from environment, safety and urban design…

E-Mobility: How is Mexico adapting to the trend?

Electromobility is a trendsetter. The sustainable form of locomotion by means of electrically powered vehicles has become a global, constantly increasing trend in both the private and public sectors. For the first time, in 2018 over two million…

10 surprising facts about Mexico

What comes to your mind first when you think about Mexican culture? Mariachis, tequila, tacos, breathtaking beaches and cactus? These are all legitimate associations - but Mexico's natural and cultural diversity includes much more than that.…

Corporate Books in Mexico

Through corporate books it is possible to see the movements made by a company, including all the agreements made in assemblies, the changes in the share capital and the registration of partners or shareholders. Such movements can range from…

Opening of the new BMTS Technology plant facility in Coahuila

The German automotive group BMTS Technology has opened its new plant facility Planta Ramos Arzipe in the Mexican state of Coahuila. After more than a year, the construction of the new plant is now completed; the official operations start-up…

Corporate culture in Mexico: Opportunities and challenges for foreign companies

One of the challenges of setting up a business location in Mexico consists of establishing a suitable corporate culture. Such culture shapes work environment attitude and behavior and therefore is critical for the employees’ satisfaction and…

The NOM-035 in Mexico: Psychosocial risk factors at work

On October 23, 2018, a new regulation, the NOM-035-STPS-2018, was enacted, which is dealing with psychosocial risk factors. It was published in the Official Gazette and issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS). The regulation…