The Reduction of the working day has given something to talk about Mexico since many sectors have manifested themselves in favor, while others have manifested themselves against. Also, many workers have expressed their doubts about whether their salary could be affected by the Reduction of the working day.
It should be noted that this proposal, which has already been approved in committees of the House of Representativess, indicates that the working day in Mexico go from 48 to 40 hours a week, which means that workers will have two days off per week worked.
As reported in The Truth Newsthe initiative to reduce the working day in Mexico has already been approved in committees in the Chamber of Deputies, however it will be analyzed until the next legislative period, where it is expected to be sent to the Plenary for discussion and approval.
Can my salary be reduced if the working day is cut?
The reduction of the working day will affect the salary
It should be noted that, according to what is indicated by the Federal Labor Law, employers cannot reduce andthe salary of its workers without their agreeing. In other words, if the reduction in working hours is approved, the salary of the employees should not be affected.
“The salary must be remunerative and never less than the minimum set in accordance with the provisions of this Law. To set the amount of the salary, the quantity and quality of the work will be taken into account”, as established in the Article 85 of the Federal Labor Law.
It should be noted that after the initiative to reduce the working day in Mexico it must be sent to the Senate, once it is approved in the Chamber of Deputies, to be analyzed and approved in the Upper House. This entire process is expected to take place in September.
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What does article 47 of the Federal Labor Law say?
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The Federal Labor Law, in its article 47, contemplates the cases in which workers can be dismissed without any responsibility, that is, without paying any liquidation since it is considered that a justified dismissal was made.
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