Heavy rains could become a valid reason to work from home in Mexico City. The Mexico City Congress unanimously approved a reform initiative that seeks to temporarily allow remote work when weather conditions make it difficult or impossible for workers to commute.
The proposal, which must now be reviewed by the federal Chamber of Deputies, proposes amendments to the Federal Labor Law to address the disruptions caused each year by the rainy season, especially in cities like Mexico City, where puddles, flooding, and transportation problems often result in long delays and complications for millions of people.
What does the reform regarding working from home during the rainy season entail?
The approved bill amends Articles 57 and 68 Bis of the Federal Labor Law with the aim of incorporating mechanisms that allow companies to temporarily implement remote work during heavy rains or other natural phenomena that pose risks to workers or hinder their mobility.
During the presentation of the bill, Representative Juan Estuardo Rubio Gualito explained that road closures, disruptions to public transportation, and standing water can prevent many people from reaching their workplaces or put their safety at risk during their commutes.
The proposal stems from a bill introduced in October 2025 by Representative Leonor Gómez Otegui, who argued that rainfall can significantly increase commute times and disrupt the daily lives of those who must travel to work.
It also seeks to ensure digital disconnection
In addition to temporary remote work, the bill aims to expand the right to digital disconnection for all workers, regardless of whether they work in person, in a hybrid model, or remotely.
This means that, once the workday is over, workers would have the right not to respond to messages, calls, video conferences, or any other activity related to their duties.
According to the explanatory memorandum, this measure seeks to protect the work-life balance, as well as prevent health problems associated with overwork and constant availability, such as burnout syndrome.
For now, the reform has not yet taken effect. Since these are amendments to a federal law, the next step will be their review and eventual discussion in the Congress of the Union.
