Politics · Mexico · 1 hr ago
Mexico’s right to disconnect remains limited as Senate debates wider rules
Workers in Mexico often receive work messages in their free time, and studies estimate that 88% cannot fully disconnect during that time.
The Senate is discussing rules to protect workers’ right to disconnect, but progress has been slow.
Current protections apply only to people who work remotely, leaving in-person and hybrid workers without the same coverage.
Constant availability can keep the nervous system alert, raise cortisol levels and contribute to mental health problems.
France introduced a law in 2016, requiring larger companies to negotiate rules for digital devices and rest time.
Italy, Spain, Belgium, Chile and Argentina have also introduced rules in recent years.
The Senate discussion is ongoing, but no timetable for wider protections is given.
Mexico’s right to disconnect from work communications applies only to teleworkers, leaving in-person and hybrid staff without that protection.
The Senate is discussing broader rules, but progress has been slow.
Studies estimate that 50% of workers in Mexico receive work messages during their free time.
The same studies estimate that 88% cannot disconnect even during that time.
- Who
- Workers in Mexico, including in-person and hybrid staff who are not covered by the current right.
- What
- The Senate is discussing wider rules on the right to disconnect, which currently applies only to teleworkers.
- When
- The Senate is already discussing the issue; a specific date for the debate is not stated.
- Where
- Mexico.
- Why
- Studies point to widespread work messages during free time and difficulty disconnecting. The article says legislation is needed to help employers respect workers’ rest time.
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- Workers receiving work messages in free time
- 50% in Mexico
- Workers unable to disconnect during free time
- 88% in Mexico
- Current scope of the right
- Teleworkers only
- Legislative debate
- Senate; progress described as slow