On June 17th, 2014, entered into force a Decree which amends the Article 123 Section A Subsection III of the Mexican Constitution published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF).
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Purpose
On the framework of amendments aimed to a wider protection regarding to the Human Rights, this article has been modified in order to increase the legal age for workers to 15 years in the Mexican Labor Law.
Before the amendment, the article 123 Section A Subsection III allowed 14 year old minors the right to work.
Amendment Effects
No person under 15 years old shall work on behalf of this amendment.
We must recall that it is necessary to request Labor Authorities for the permits in order to have minors as employees, including the granting of their parents or tutors and to accredit that the minor is studying.
Remains the maximum of six hours of the work shift for minors between 15 and 16 years old.
Entry into force of the Amendment
The amendment will enter in force the following day after its publication, this will be on June 18th, 2014.
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