Quintana Roo Companies Face Fines for Chair Law Non-Compliance

Labor Inspections Reveal Widespread Non-Compliance

Quintana Roo, Mexico — At least 60 percent of companies inspected in Quintana Roo are failing to comply with the so-called “Chair Law,” a regulation that requires workplaces to provide adequate spaces for periodic rest for workers. This was announced by the head of the Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STyPS), Verónica Salinas Mozo, who warned that penalties for not complying with this provision can reach up to 50,000 Units of Measurement and Update (UMAs).

The official explained that in the state there are 1,548 companies required to comply with this law, which came into effect last year and set December 2025 as the deadline for full implementation. However, during periodic inspections carried out by the STyPS, it was detected that a significant portion of the business sector still does not meet this requirement.

Administrative Procedures Initiated Against Non-Compliant Companies

Salinas Mozo detailed that inspections are conducted constantly among this universe of companies registered with social security. As a result of these reviews, approximately 40 administrative procedures have already been initiated against companies that maintain non-compliance, mainly in municipalities such as Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Chetumal.

The penalties provided in the Federal Labor Law range from 250 to 5,000 UMAs, which amounts to sums ranging from 29,000 to 560,000 pesos, depending on the severity and recurrence of non-compliance. The secretary specified that, for the moment, the procedures are in the notification and requirement stage, with the aim of having companies regularize their situation.

Common Justifications and Legal Deadline

Among the most common justifications presented by employers, Salinas Mozo mentioned that many argue that the furniture has not yet arrived or is awaiting delivery. However, she emphasized that these arguments do not exempt companies from complying with the law, since the legal deadline expired last December.

The head of the STyPS stressed that the main objective of these actions is not to penalize, but to ensure that companies adopt and apply the law, fostering a culture of prevention and respect for labor rights. She recalled that the “Chair Law” is based on studies by the International Labor Organization, which support the importance of periodic rest to avoid health impacts on workers.