Remote Work, Job Hugging, Labor Reforms: Week in Talent

Telework is gaining ground as a public health tool during environmental emergencies, while job hugging is reshaping labor mobility as Mexican workers resist change amid uncertainty. At the same time, sweeping 2025 labor reforms are advancing worker protections, from the implementation of the Ley Silla to updated rules for platform workers. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating a progressive increase to the aguinaldo, signaling renewed focus on income security and evolving labor standards in Mexico.

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Telework Could Become Mandatory During Environmental Emergencies

Mexico City’s local Congress approved a legislative measure urging federal lawmakers to amend the Federal Labor Law to require telework during environmental emergencies, when job functions allow, positioning remote work as a preventive public health measure rather than an exceptional response.

Fear of Change Drives Job Hugging Among Mexican Workers: OCC

More than half of Mexican workers have rejected job offers despite feeling dissatisfied with their current roles, citing fear of change and uncertainty as the main reasons, according to new data from recruitment platform OCC. The findings highlight how job hugging and related behaviors are reshaping workforce dynamics in Mexico amid economic volatility and slower labor mobility.

Mexico’s 2025 Labor Reforms Advance Worker Rights, Protections

In 2025, Mexico enacted significant labor reforms, including the full implementation of the Ley Silla and new regulations for platform workers. These changes mark a major step toward improving workplace safety, formalizing labor rights, and enhancing quality of life for employees across sectors.

Mexican Senate Debates Progressive Increase to Aguinaldo

Mexico’s Senate has opened debate on a proposal to increase the mandatory holiday bonus, or aguinaldo, through a progressive scheme linked to worker seniority, a reform that would modify the Federal Labor Law and potentially raise the minimum benefit from 15 to 30 days of salary over time. The initiative, presented by senators from the Citizens’ Movement party, seeks to amend Art. 87 of the law to adjust the benefit in line with changes in labor conditions and household spending needs.

Mexico Updates Platform Worker Income Rules After Pilot Review

Mexico’s Ministry of Labor has updated the rules for calculating the net income of digital platform workers, adjusting exclusion factors and definitions after a six-month pilot program tied to a broader labor reform that seeks to expand social security coverage in the digital economy.