The law grants workers in the retail and service sectors the right to have a seated workplace.
Now, cashiers, salespeople, and other service workers will be able to use chairs with back support or take regular breaks during their shifts. Employers are required to equip work areas with chairs within six months. If the nature of the work does not allow sitting, companies must implement schedules for mandatory breaks.
Failure to comply with the law could result in fines of up to 13,000 euros, with additional inspections for repeated violations. Patricia Mercado, the legislator who championed the reform, emphasized that “no one should stand for an entire workday.” According to statistics, nearly half of Mexican workers spend their shifts on their feet, many without the opportunity to take breaks.
