World. Powered by Google Docs. Mexico's labor market and laws : Mexico Business. INDEX Labor Law The Work Relationship Employee Privileges Benefits Safety Work Schedules Salary Termination Union Strikes Mexico’s labor force is growing at an annual rate of 2.4 percent, but the agricultural sector has been shrinking as the urbanization process continues and people move to the major cities in search of manufacturing employment.
Semi-skilled and skilled laborers make up approximately one-third of the labor market. Labor regulations in Mexico are based on the Mexican Constitution of 1917, and the Mexican Federal Labor Law (MFLL). Although wages continue to be low in comparison to the United States, the MFLL is strict in its prevention of unsafe working conditions. The Federal Labor Law regulates labor contracts, minimum wages, employee benefits and union activity within Mexico.