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In Mexico, a new labour law came into force at the end of February 2017, which will transform the labour court system and procedures. The Federal Congress and State Legislatures now have a transitional period lasting until February 2018 to make the necessary legal adjustments to implement the changes. All types of labour and employment disputes used to be dealt with by the labour boards,…
A recent headline could put fear in the hearts of general counsel and HR professionals alike. A restaurant franchisee in Ohio shells out $ 1.4 million to settle a sexual harassment case brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of multiple women. In that case, EEOC v. E. Columbus Host, LLC, the EEOC claimed a restaurant manager engaged in egregious sexual harassment…
On October 13, 2016, the Mexican Senate approved the draft decree amending articles 107 and 123 of the Mexican Constitution, which will lead to changes to Mexico’s Labour Justice. The points to be highlighted are: 1. The Federal Labor Board will be replaced by a Labor Tribunal from the Federal Judicial Power. Local labor justice will be conducted by local tribunals in each federal entity….
Technology is changing how, when and where we work. With these changes come shifting attitudes in how workers view their relationship with employers. The “on-demand” economy purports to bridge this gap, giving workers flexibility to choose when to work and connecting employers with available skilled labor when they need it most. The on-demand model would appear to provide both workers and employers what they want….
In a brief overview, we look at work shifts and their foundation in and treatment under Mexical Federal Labour Law. What is a work shift under Mexican labour law? Pursuant to Mexican Federal Labour Law, a work shift is the time in which an employee is subject to the direction of the employer. That is, the time that the employee is dedicated to work under…