All About Employee Work Hours in Mexico
Understand how employee work hours in Mexico differ and how Justworks EOR can make hiring and managing your team in Mexico easier.
How an EOR Can Help Streamline HR
Get local insight into the Mexican labor market for easier international hiring and team management without setting up a local entity. We’ll help you handle most localized HR functions, including onboarding, payroll and related taxes, local benefits, employer compliance, and immigration (if needed). Set yourself and your business up for success with streamlined hiring and HR administration through Justworks EOR.
Standard Hours of Work in Mexico
Working Hour Limits
The standard work week in Mexico is 48 hours with eight hours per day. Many Mexicans, over 40%, work Monday to Saturday. Any overtime agreements must be stipulated in the employment contract. Employers must pay 200% of an employee’s base salary for the first nine hours of overtime. After nine hours, every additional hour must be paid at 300% of the employee's base wage.
Work Culture
Personal connections and social relationships are highly valued in Mexican culture. Building trust and establishing rapport is crucial in business relationships. Employees in Mexico are generally hardworking and dedicated to their jobs. While punctuality is valued, there's often flexibility around start times, particularly in laid-back work environments. Communication tends to be indirect and polite with a preference for avoiding direct confrontation or criticism.
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