Silla Law LFT reform
On October 2, 2024, the Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved the reform initiative known as the “Silla Law,” and on December 4 it was approved by the Chamber of Senators. The initiative was presented by deputy Ricardo Monreal (Morena) and signed by the coordinators of the parliamentary groups of the PAN, PVEM, PT, PRI and MC.
According to the DOF, articles 132, first paragraph and section V are reformed; 133, first paragraph; 422, first paragraph and 423, sections I, V, VIII and X, and a section XVII Bis is added to article 133 of the LFT.
What are the new rights of workers?
Workers have the right to have a chair with a backrest to rest, either during their duties or for periodic rest during their workday. To do this, employers have the obligation to provide a sufficient number of seats for the workers.
If they are intended for periodic rest, the chairs must be located in specific areas of the work center facilities.
The reform also prohibits employers, as well as representatives, from forcing workers to remain standing throughout their entire day, or to sit down.
In the internal regulations of the workplace, it must be included that rest periods during the work day are mandatory.
When does the reform come into force?
The decree will come into force 180 calendar days following the day of its publication in the DOF. For its part, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS) must issue the corresponding regulations on work risk factors within a period of no more than 30 calendar days after the entry into force of the decree.
Companies and employers will have 180 calendar days from the entry into force of the decree to adapt their internal regulations, to comply with the provisions of section V of article 132 of the Federal Labor Law.
