Quintana Roo Ends Grace Period for Workplace Chair Law

Cancún, Quintana Roo — The period granted to workplaces to make the necessary adjustments for the full application of the so-called Ley Silla (Chair Law) concluded on December 14, according to the Quintana Roo Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare (STyPS).

With this deadline, companies should have finalized the adaptation of their workspaces to guarantee this new benefit for workers.

The head of the state agency, Verónica Salinas Mozo, detailed that since the reform was published in the Official Gazette, the Secretariat launched a preventive strategy aimed at employers, with the goal of anticipating the entry into force of the regulation.

As part of these actions, notices and requirements were sent to urge workplaces to acquire and install adequate furniture that allows their staff to rest during the workday.

The official recalled that the reform to the Ley Silla was published on June 17, 2025, and from that moment, the process of socialization and preparation for its compliance began.

She indicated that the intention was never to sanction immediately, but to give a reasonable margin for companies to make the necessary investments and adapt their spaces according to the law.

However, she warned that starting January 1, 2026, the labor authority will begin ordinary inspections in workplaces to verify that this obligation is being met.

If non-compliance is detected, the opening of administrative processes that could result in sanctions for the responsible establishments will proceed.

She acknowledged that, as happens with other labor reforms, some companies chose to postpone the adjustments until the last moment.

Nevertheless, she reiterated that the Ley Silla has a preventive character in terms of occupational health, so its timely implementation is fundamental to avoid physical harm to workers and, at the same time, possible economic penalties.

Regarding progress in the state, the Secretariat reported that until a few weeks ago approximately 300 workplaces had been reviewed, mainly in sectors where staff remains standing for long periods, such as gas stations, pharmacies, and various businesses.

Of that total, around 140 establishments had already complied with the installation of the required furniture, while the rest were in the process of adaptation.

The agency reiterated the call to employers who have not yet complied to regularize their situation as soon as possible, reminding them that the tolerance period has concluded and that, starting next year, surveillance will be strict to guarantee respect for this labor right.