2023-05-27 01:00:55
- The proposal seeks to amend article 74 of the Federal Labor Law to add five days of mandatory rest for all Mexicans.
- One of the supports is that all workers should have the right to enjoy Mexican customs and traditions without exception.
- Currently there are only seven days considered a holiday in the country.
Work is necessary in life because it is the basis for receiving a salary and being able to survive. Although when it is in excess it can be counterproductive because it causes serious damage to physical and mental health. With this in mind, a recent proposal seeks add five days of mandatory rest in Mexico, but what dates are they?
In the first instance, it should be noted that our country is one of the least rested in the world. According to the Federal Labor Law there are only seven official holidays. These are the only ones where no one should work, and if they do, they should be paid double (or triple if it’s a Sunday).
While now a proposal presented by the local deputy Nazario Norberto Sánchez before the Congress of the Union came to light. Based on his approach, it is necessary to add another five days of mandatory rest.
The official indicated that Mexicans work 23 percent more than in other countries. With this in mind, each one works an average of 1,730 hours. Despite the above, it does not mean that they are more productive or with a higher yield than other nations.
Proposed new mandatory rest days
The politician mentions that all workers should have the right to enjoy Mexican customs and traditions. For this reason, he indicated that there are five specific dates that some companies voluntarily grant to their employees, although now he seeks that all apply them.
- May 5: Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla.
- May 10: Commemoration of Mother’s Day.
- May 15: Commemoration of Teacher’s Day.
- November 1 and 2: Day of the Dead.
At the moment the proposal to reform the Article 74 of the Federal Labor Law it was turned over by the Congress of Mexico City to commissions. Now it will be analyzed and discussed to see if the project is viable or not.
Mandatory rest days
However, according to current legislation there are seven days off and these are the following.
- January 1 for New Years
- February 5 in commemoration of the Promulgation of the Mexican Constitution
- March 20 for the birth of Benito Juárez
- May 1 for Labor Day
- September 16 for the Independence of Mexico
- November 20 for the Mexican Revolution
- December 25 for Christmas
Now, although it is a federal provision, there are also exceptions and the main ones are health professionals. We know that within Medicine the work is never finished. There are areas like Emergencies and Gynecology and Obstetrics They should always remain open.
Decent vacations are already a reality
Finally, just a few days ago the decree authorizing the reform known as dignified vacations was signed. It consists of doubling the period that all collaborators have to request rest days upon completing their first year of work.
In this way, as of January 1, 2023, there will be six to 12 days of vacation with pay that workers must receive.
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