Chetumal, Quintana Roo — The Quintana Roo Department of Labor and Social Welfare (STyPS) has initiated at least 20 administrative proceedings against companies that allegedly failed to pay profit sharing to their workers, according to department head Verónica Salinas Mozo.
Salinas said employees filed complaints after not receiving the mandatory profit-sharing benefit, known as PTU, or after detecting irregularities in the distribution process. Mexican labor law requires employers to distribute a portion of their profits to workers.
The department is reviewing each case individually to determine whether labor rights violations occurred, Salinas said. She emphasized that profit sharing represents a significant economic benefit for thousands of workers in the state, and authorities are maintaining constant oversight to ensure compliance.
Companies found in violation face fines ranging from 50 to 5,000 UMA (Measurement and Update Units), equivalent to between 5,657 pesos ($310) and 565,700 pesos ($31,000), depending on the severity of the infraction and specific circumstances.
Salinas said the department prioritizes dialogue and conciliation between workers and employers, but when a violation is confirmed, it proceeds with administrative actions to enforce labor rights.
The official noted that the state government maintains a policy of protecting workers’ rights, particularly in sectors with high labor concentration such as tourism, services, commerce, and construction.
She urged workers who believe they did not receive correct profit sharing to visit STyPS offices or use available assistance channels for free legal advice and to file complaints.
