The newly elected, current session of Mexico’s legislative branch, the Congress of the Union, convened on September 1, 2024. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration commenced with her inauguration on October 1, 2024.

President Sheinbaum’s agenda contains one hundred objectives—including the passage of bills that were initiated during the Congress before her term of office began. Congress has declared that it is its priority to pass them as soon as possible.

Significant labor and employment–related legislation under consideration include bills addressing the following issues: (i) workweek reduction; (ii) an increase in the Christmas bonus; (iii) classification of app-based couriers as employees; (iv) an increase in the minimum wage; and (v) the Chair Law, Ley Silla (legislation that would amend Section V of Article 132 of the Federal Labor Law to prescribe certain rest periods and working conditions for employees). The latter are considered relevant, and their approval is expected before the end of the year.