Canada & Latin America
Labour reform, working hours and pay in Canada and Latin America.
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45 in the last two weeksSaturday 24 October
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Mexico's 40-Hour Workweek Reform Sparks Fears of Layoffs and Price Hikes
Mexico's proposed 40-hour workweek reform may trigger corporate layoffs and price increases, though specific legislative timelines and implementation dates remain unclear, according to reports.
- Canada & Latin America·News
As Mexico Moves to 40-Hour Workweek by 2030, Indian-Origin Entrepreneur Defends 14-Hour Workdays
Mexico plans reducing the statutory workweek to 40 hours by 2030; meanwhile, an Indian-origin AI entrepreneur publicly advocates 14-hour workdays for competitive advantage, creating industry debate.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Mexico's private security sector adjusts shifts and tech ahead of 40-hour workweek
Mexican private security firms adjust operations for 40-hour workweek reforms. Industry association AMESP projects workforce expansion of 30–50% across the private security sector.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Mexico and US Close Amphenol Case Under USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism
Mexico and the U.S. closed the Amphenol Optimize México (Sonora) case under the USMCA labor rapid response mechanism. Amphenol rehired 9 employees, issued neutrality pledge, provided training, adopted zero-tolerance policy and established anonymous reporting channel; both governments deemed remedies sufficient.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Brazil's TST grants 30% hazard pay to motorcycle-riding salesman
Brazil's TST labor court ruled a beverage firm must pay 30% hazard pay to motorcycle-riding salesmen. The court found the right stems from CLT Article 193 Paragraph 4 (added December 2014) as self-executing; TST overturned a TRT regional court's reversal, restoring payment effective June 18, 2014.
Friday 23 October
- Canada & Latin America·News
Saskatchewan's SGEU and SAHO reach tentative deal for over 2,000 health-care workers
On Oct. 23, 2026, the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees' Union (SGEU) and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations (SAHO) announced a new tentative collective bargaining agreement covering up to 2,040 health-care workers in central and northern Saskatchewan. The six-year deal, running from April 2023 to March 2029, still requires ratification by union members and covers roles including licensed practical nurses and lab technologists.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
Report: Argentina lost 36,000 formal jobs since labor reform took effect
A Monitor report by Argentina's Instituto Argentina Grande finds that since Law No. 27,802 (labor modernization) took effect in March 2026, 36,000 formal private-sector jobs have been lost, bringing the cumulative total under the current administration to 241,200, with 13 consecutive months of decline. Growth was seen only in unregistered self-employment; measures like extended probation periods and 'hour banks' failed to spur formal hiring.
- Canada & Latin America·News
Canadian union announces strike votes for 120,000 workers, Ottawa 'disappointed'
A union announced on Oct. 23, 2026 that it would hold strike votes covering 120,000 workers, prompting the Canadian federal government to say it was 'disappointed.' Limited details on the union's identity or affected sectors were provided in available reporting.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Canada immigration authority closes PR pathway, returns all related work permit applications immediately
According to the report, Canada's immigration authority announced the closure of a pathway previously allowing transition to permanent residency, with all related work permit applications being returned immediately as the change takes effect. The report does not specify the exact program name, number of affected applicants, or an official document link.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Ontario cuts WSIB employer premiums amid agency's own layoffs
CUPE criticized the Ontario government's decision to further cut WSIB employer premium rates, calling it an additional blow to injured workers amid long-standing compensation cuts and ongoing layoffs at WSIB itself. The report did not specify the size of the premium cut or the number of layoffs.
Thursday 22 October
- Canada & Latin America·Research
Argentina loses 12,700 formal private jobs in July, 14th straight month of decline
Argentina's official SIPA data shows formal private-sector employment fell by 12,716 jobs in July, marking 14 consecutive months of decline. Year-to-date losses total 134,034 jobs, a 2.2% contraction. Construction (-0.6%) and financial intermediation (-0.4%) led losses, with manufacturing, retail, transport and hospitality also affected, seven months after the government's labor reform.
- Canada & Latin America·Research
Canada's work permit holder total up 8.2% despite 57% drop in new arrivals
New IRCC data shows Canada's total work permit holder population has risen 8.2% since 2024, even as new worker arrivals dropped 57%. The report attributes the gap to continued high levels of temporary residents already in the country.
Wednesday 21 October
- Canada & Latin America·News
Mexico's HR leaders tackle AI disruptions, labor reforms
HR leaders in Mexico discussed the impact of AI disruptions on the workplace and ongoing labor reform issues, focusing on how AI is reshaping talent management and employment policy.
- Canada & Latin America·News
TC Transcontinental closing Owen Sound plant, affecting 360 employees
Canadian packaging company TC Transcontinental is closing its plant in Owen Sound, Ontario, affecting 360 employees. The report did not provide further details on the closure timeline or severance arrangements.
- Canada & Latin America·Policy & Law
Dominican Republic Labor Ministry sanctions 101 Chinese-invested stores for labor violations
The Dominican Republic's Labor Ministry sanctioned 101 stores owned by Chinese investors for labor violations, according to a report on local TV program El Nuevo Diario AM. Specific details of the violations or penalty amounts were not disclosed.