On October 1, Mexico experienced a historic event with the appointment of the first female president in the country’s history, with Claudia Sheinbaum taking over from Andrés Manuel López Obrador at the head of the nation, which caused a change in the mandatory days of rest.
With the arrival to power of Sheinbaum Pardo came a modification in the Federal Labor Law corresponding to official holidays, since one in particular has been eliminated, giving way to another, so workers must be aware so as not to be surprised.
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What holiday disappeared in Mexico?
With the reform to the Federal Labor Law, the disappearance of December 1 of every six years as an official holiday was decreed, being replaced by October 1, the date on which Claudia Sheinbaum assumed the presidency of Mexico.
It was from this year that the change of power was carried out for the first time on the first day of October, complying with the modification to the Mexican Constitution that was made on December 1, 2018, specifically in article 74 of the LFT.
What are the mandatory days of rest in Mexico?
With the change, now the mandatory days of rest in the Mexican Republic are January 1, the first Monday in February, the third Monday in March, May 1, September 16, the third Monday in November and December 25, so take them into account.
Do not forget that in case you work on an official day of rest then you must receive the payment corresponding to three times your normal salary.
Source: foxsports
