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Mexico

Gini Talent simplifies employment in Mexico, managing payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance on one platform.

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Services available in this country:
Employer of Record
Contractor Management
Payroll

Capital City

Mexico City

Currency

Mexican Peso
(mex$, MX$)

Languages

Spanish

Population size

131,470,888

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Working Conditions
Social Security
Taxes
Employment Termination
Working Hours and Flexibility
In Mexico, working hours are typically 48 hours per week, but flexible work arrangements and remote options are available.


Employee Rights and Benefits
In Mexico, employees are entitled to benefits such as health insurance, vacation, and annual leave. Legal protections for job security and equality are also in place.
Popular Industries and Professions
Popular industries in Mexico include automotive, tourism, technology, and agriculture, with demand for professionals in engineering, software development, and tourism.
Work-Life Balance Insights
In Mexico, work-life balance is encouraged with flexible working hours and holidays. Employees also prioritize family and personal time outside of work.

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Health Insurance and Services
In Mexico, health insurance is offered by both the public and private sectors. Quick access to emergency healthcare services is available.

Family Support Programs
In Mexico, family support programs provide financial assistance and childcare services to low-income families. These benefits aim to improve the quality of life for families.
Pension and Unemployment Insurance
In Mexico, pension and unemployment insurance are provided by both the public and private sectors. Employees contribute premiums to benefit from these systems.
Disability and Maternity Benefits
In Mexico, disability and maternity benefits are provided under social security for insured workers. These benefits help employees cope with challenging situations.
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Employer
In Mexico, employers pay social security contributions: 20.40% for maternity and illness, 5% for housing, 3.15% for seniority, 2% for retirement, and more.

Social Security Institution Payments
In Mexico, employers pay social security contributions, including 20.40% for maternity and illness, 5% for housing, 3.15% for seniority, 2% for retirement, 1.75% for disability.
Employee
In Mexico, employees contribute to insurance (1.13% for seniority, 0.63% for disability, etc.) and income tax varies by brackets from 1.92% to 35% depending on income.
Tax Reporting and Filing
In Mexico, tax reporting and filing must be done regularly, covering income tax and social security contributions, and should be filed by taxpayers.

Taxation system in Mexico

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Termination Process
The Mexican Federal Labor Law distinguishes between dismissal (despido) due to employee behavior and termination (terminación) due to economic reasons, incapacity, force majeure, death, or job completion.
Severance Pay
Severance pay in Mexico is a payment calculated based on the employee's duration of employment upon termination and can typically amount to up to three times the salary.
Notice Period
In Mexico, neither employers nor employees need to provide advance notice for dismissal or resignation. Employer notice requirements are enforceable if agreed upon but are uncommon.

Probation Periods
If the contract lasts more than 180 days or is indefinite, the employer may set a probationary period of up to 30 days. For managerial, technical, or professional roles, it can extend to 180 days.
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Employment termination in Mexico

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FAQ

Gini Talent streamlines employment in Mexico by handling payroll, taxes, benefits, compliance, contract management, and contractor services on a single platform. With Mexico City as its capital, Spanish as the language, and a population of ~131 million, Mexico offers robust opportunities for staffing across industries such as tech, automotive, tourism, and agriculture. We support global companies to expand in Mexico with localized expertise and operational efficiency.

 We offer Employer of Record (EOR) services, contractor management, payroll, compliance support, and contracting services tailored for businesses expanding in Mexico.

The capital is Mexico City, and the currency is the Mexican Peso (MX$, mex$).

 Spanish is the primary language used in Mexico.

 Working hours in Mexico are typically 48 hours per week. Flexible working arrangements and remote options are also increasingly available.

Employees are generally entitled to health insurance, paid vacation and leave, maternity leave, public pension systems, and protections against discrimination under local labor laws.

Employers in Mexico contribute for maternity/illness (20.40 %), housing fund (5 %), seniority (3.15 %), retirement (2 %), disability (1.75 %), among other statutory contributions.

 Mexican labor law distinguishes between dismissal for cause and termination for economic reasons. Severance pay is calculated based on tenure and salary, with certain caps. Notice requirements vary, and probationary periods may apply under certain contract types.

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