STPS to Use AI in 43,000 Labor Inspections Nationwide

STPS unveiled its 2025 Federal Labor Inspection Program, outlining plans for 43,000 inspections across the country. The initiative includes new partnerships and the use of artificial intelligence to improve oversight and planning in key sectors. According to officials, the strategy aims to strengthen enforcement of labor rights and eliminate practices that violate labor regulations. 

“The program will not only increase the scope of inspections but also use technology for better planning and execution,” said Siliceo del Prado, General director of Federal Labor Inspection, highlighting the integration of the Data Intelligence System for Labor Inspection (SIDIL), an AI-based tool that will guide inspection priorities using predictive models.

The 2025 plan builds on Mexico’s broader effort to modernize its labor oversight systems. For the first time, artificial intelligence will be used systematically to support decision-making in the federal inspection process. SIDIL is expected to improve scheduling accuracy and resource allocation, enhancing how labor inspectors identify and address noncompliance.

Federal labor inspectors will work in coordination with other government bodies, including the Ministry of the Navy, the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), and the Directorate General of Mines at the Ministry of Economy. These interagency agreements aim to align labor inspections with other regulatory efforts, particularly in sectors such as mining and maritime operations.

The new program also includes continued support for the Voluntary Labor Verification Program (VELAVO), a mechanism designed to promote compliance through voluntary participation. According to the STPS, companies enrolled in VELAVO have already reported operational benefits and reduced exposure to sanctions.

With this announcement, STPS reiterates its goal of ensuring fair and lawful working conditions through a combination of traditional inspections and collaborative, data-driven strategies. The government expects that increased oversight and the use of alternative compliance mechanisms will help close regulatory gaps and improve outcomes for workers nationwide.