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Notice period
in Mexico.

SALARY PAYMENT IN Mexican Peso (MXN, $)

CONTRACT LANGUAGES Spanish / English

PAYROLL TAX 36.69% – 43.72%

PAYROLL CYCLE Bi-weekly

TIME TO HIRE 12 hours

What is the minimum notice period when resigning in Mexico?

If an employee wants to quit, there is no minimum notice period.

What are the consequences of an insufficient notice period in Mexico?

Employers are obligated to give a month worth of notice for terminating an employee. If not given enough notice, the employee has the right to file for reinstatement or for severance payment before the proper authority. The employer could be liable to the following if fired without just cause;

  • a percentage of their annual bonus based on the number of months they worked that year;
  • if seniority, then they get a seniority subsidy;
  • payment for outstanding vacations;
  • 20 days of pay for every year worked;
  • three months’ worth of salary payments;
  • payment for all hours they have already worked.

Video: Do's and don'ts during a termination conversation

Is it possible to reduce the notice period in Mexico under exceptional circumstances?

The employer in Mexico can reduce the notice period if the employee has committed a significant workplace infraction like violence, harassment, or serious dishonesty. Other exceptional circumstances like if the employee is arrested or proved to have falsified documents relating to their hiring will make it possible to reduce the notice period as well.

Hiring in Mexico, Made Easy

Your business can easily hire employees in Mexico without opening a local entity. We handle local employment law, complex tax regulations, and international payroll in 180+ countries worldwide. All you need to do is focus on your business.

FAQs

Employees in Mexico do not need to give a notice before quitting. Although it is customary for employees to give a two-week notice period.

In Mexico, employers much give around one month notice before terminating an employee. Labor laws are strict in Mexico so the employer must have significant just cause to terminate an employee.

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