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Labor Law

Employer compliance and risk prevention in your labor relations

The Labor practice of R&A Asociados focuses on preventive, contractual, and employer compliance advice. Our goal is for the employment relationships within your company to be conducted in accordance with the Ley Federal del Trabajo (Federal Labor Law, LFT) and other applicable regulations, from hiring to termination, with proper documentation and legally sound decisions at every stage.

Our practice is focused on preventing labor risks and contingencies; for this reason, we do not handle litigation in this area. Instead, we provide comprehensive support for the internal management of human resources: contracts, policies, calculation of benefits, compliance with the requirements of the IMSS (Mexican Social Security Institute), INFONAVIT (National Workers' Housing Fund Institute), SAR (Retirement Savings System), and STPS (Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare), conciliation, and training. We do so from a strategic legal perspective, aimed at anticipating problems before they become disputes.

Our labor practice is preventive and focused on employer compliance. We do not litigate in this area; we support internal human resources management and labor conciliation proceedings.

Services

What we do in this practice area.

Hiring and employment relationships

We design and review the documentation underlying each employment relationship from the outset.

Drafting and review of individual employment contracts and collective bargaining agreements
Advice on choosing the type of employment relationship and hiring arrangement
Design of internal policy manuals, work rules, and codes of conduct
Formalization and proper classification of service providers, commission agents, and independent contractors

Termination of employment relationships

We assist with each termination for cause (rescisión) or other termination so that it is carried out in accordance with the LFT, with a strategy aimed at mitigating risks.

Comprehensive advice on terminations for cause and other terminations under the LFT
Calculation of final pay settlements (finiquitos), severance packages (liquidaciones), and other statutory benefits
Strategies to mitigate risks and prevent disputes arising from dismissals

Calculation of and compliance with labor obligations

We determine and monitor the benefits and contributions your company is required to cover under the oversight of the labor and social security authorities.

Calculation of statutory benefits: aguinaldo (statutory year-end bonus), paid vacation, vacation premium, seniority premium, and profit sharing (PTU)
Determination and monitoring of employer and employee social security contributions to the IMSS, INFONAVIT, and SAR
Advice during labor reviews or audits by the competent authorities
Regulatory compliance with STPS requirements: contracts, notices, and general working conditions

Labor conciliation

We prepare and support the company through conciliation, an alternative for resolving differences without going to court.

Advice in proceedings before the Labor Conciliation Center
Preparation of documentation and support at conciliation hearings
Review and drafting of settlement agreement proposals that meet legal formalities
Preventive strategies to resolve labor disputes without resorting to litigation

Advisory services on workforce structures and employer compliance

We review how your workforce and compensation scheme are organized to provide legal support for personnel decisions.

Review and optimization of workforce and compensation structures
Advice on outsourcing and specialized subcontracting
Assessment of labor risks and occupational health and safety compliance
Legal opinions and internal legal memoranda to support corporate personnel decisions

Training and risk prevention

We strengthen your management and human resources teams so that they can anticipate contingencies before they arise.

Training for executives and human resources departments on labor law, terminations, and evidentiary documentation
Internal compliance protocols: harassment, equality, inclusion, and workplace safety
Strategies to avoid contingencies arising from inspections or labor claims
Preventive audits to correct non-compliance before reviews by the authorities

Services are provided in accordance with applicable law and the analysis of each case.

Who it is for

Who we serve in this practice area.

Companies with payroll employees that need contracts, work rules, and internal policies that comply with the law
Human resources and management teams that need legal support for hiring, terminations, and benefit calculations
Businesses that engage service providers or commission agents, or use specialized subcontracting arrangements
Employers subject to reviews, audits, or inspections by the IMSS, INFONAVIT, or STPS
Companies that are facing a disagreement with an employee and wish to resolve it through conciliation, without litigation

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this practice area.

Does R&A Asociados handle labor lawsuits?

No. Our labor practice is preventive and focused on employer compliance: contracts, internal policies, calculation of benefits, compliance with IMSS, INFONAVIT, SAR, and STPS requirements, conciliation, and training. We do not represent companies or employees in proceedings before labor courts. The aim is to reduce the risk of a dispute arising and, if one does arise, to seek a solution through conciliation. If you would like to review your company's situation, we would be pleased to schedule a consultation.

What should I consider before terminating an employee?

The termination of an employment relationship must comply with the LFT as to the grounds, the form, and the calculation of the final pay settlement (finiquito) or severance package (liquidación). A poorly documented decision can turn into a contingency. The firm advises on the procedure, calculates the benefits, and designs strategies to mitigate risks. Every case is different, so we recommend that you schedule a consultation before taking action.

Can you help if my company is undergoing a review by the IMSS, INFONAVIT, or STPS?

Yes. We advise companies during labor reviews and audits by the competent authorities, verify that contracts, notices, and general working conditions comply with STPS requirements, and review employer and employee social security contributions to the IMSS, INFONAVIT, and SAR. We also conduct preventive audits to correct non-compliance before an inspection. If your company is in this situation, please schedule a consultation so that we can review it.

These answers are for guidance only; each case requires individual analysis.

Publications

Publications in this practice area.

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ReformLabor
The 40-hour workweek: what to review in your contracts and payroll
The 2027–2030 timeline for the 40-hour workweek, the new overtime regime, the electronic time-keeping record, and a checklist for contracts and payroll.
Article key: 40 hours. First cut · Jan 1, 2027.
October 14, 20266 min read

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Consult with us on Labor matters.

Tell us about your situation and we will explain the next steps. We are available Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in Spanish, English, and French. In this practice area, we provide advisory and compliance services; we do not litigate.

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