The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS), through the Decent Work Unit and the General Directorate of Federal Labor Inspection, has presented the 2025 Federal Labor Inspection Program. The program contemplates the execution of 43,000 inspections and will implement the use of artificial intelligence tools for planning, scheduling, and execution.
Fines for violations and non-compliance with Labor Legislation range from 50 to 50,000 UMAs (MXN $5,675.00 – $5,657,000.00).
On July 9, 2025, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS), through the Decent Work Unit and the General Directorate of Federal Labor Inspection, formally presented the 2025 Federal Labor Inspection Program.
With the objective of strengthening the promotion and supervision of fair, equitable, and respectful working conditions, STPS plans to conduct 43,000 inspections in 2025, representing a 34% increase compared to the previous year.
Technological Innovation: SIDIL
For the first time in history, STPS will implement the Intelligent Data System for Labor Inspection (SIDIL), an artificial intelligence–based tool that will allow for improved planning, scheduling, and execution of inspections.
Additionally, the Federal Labor Inspection will coordinate with various Mexican government authorities, highlighting the signing of cooperation agreements with the General Directorate of Mines of the Ministry of Economy; the Secretariat of the Navy; and the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), in order to carry out joint actions that strengthen verification processes.
What Are STPS Inspections?
Inspections are actions carried out by the competent labor authority, with the purpose of monitoring and promoting compliance with labor legislation in the following areas:
- General working conditions
- Occupational safety and health
- Training and professional development
- Specialized services or works subcontracting
Inspections may be ordinary or extraordinary, carried out by authorized public officials either on-site at workplaces or virtually through information technologies.
New Operational Guidelines 2025
On June 11, 2025, STPS published the Operational Guidelines on Federal Labor Inspection, introducing the following changes:
Classification of Inspections
- Random: Selected by sector-based lottery.
- Direct: Originating from complaints or reports filed by workers.
- Suggested: Proposed by STPS internal units.
Additional Powers Granted to Inspectors
- Immediate implementation of precautionary measures.
- Expedited follow-up procedures.
- Reinforced sanctions in cases of employer refusal.
Furthermore, based on inspection results, STPS will impose fines on employers failing to comply with labor legislation according to the following table:
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NON-COMPLIANCE
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FINE
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UMAS
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MXN
|
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FROM
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TO
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FROM
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TO
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Failure to allow STPS inspections
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250
|
5,000
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$ 28,285.00
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$ 565,700.00
|
|
Failure to hire a majority of Mexican workers
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250
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2,500
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$ 28,285.00
|
$ 282,850.00
|
|
Failure to comply with working hours, vacation, profit-sharing, etc.
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50
|
5,000
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$ 5,657.00
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$ 565,700.00
|
|
Non-compliance with occupational safety and hygiene
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250
|
5,000
|
$ 28,285.00
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$ 565,700.00
|
|
Discrimination, harassment, or bullying
|
250
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5,000
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$ 28,285.00
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$ 565,700.00
|
|
Employment of minors or women without protection
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50
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2,500
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$ 5,657.00
|
$ 282,850.00
|
|
Subcontracting without REPSE registration
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2,000
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50,000
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$ 226,280.00
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$ 5,657,000.00
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Work on digital platforms without regulation
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250
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25,000
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$ 28,285.00
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$ 2,828,500.00
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Failure to attend conciliation hearing
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50
|
100
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$ 5,657.00
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$ 11,314.00
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