What Every Multinational Company Should Know About … Nearshoring into Mexico: Key Considerations in Weighing the Pros and Cons
Mexico is a key player in both the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and Latin American regions.
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Andres Alvarez-Cordero is a Foreign Legal Consultant authorized to practice law in Mexico. He assists clients in achieving their business goals on complex corporate and commercial transactions both in Mexico and internationally. Clients look for Andres because of his business-minded advice, his ability to identify and minimize risks, and his hands-on approach.
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Employment Compliance Trends: New Litigation Ruling Impacts Mexican Companies
In recent precedents (May-June 2022), Mexican federal courts have confirmed that companies are not released from liability vis-a-vis its employees solely by paying their social security contributions for labor hazards or accidents or by paying their severance obligations.
Latinos On Boards
Please join Foley & Lardner LLP and our friends at Latino Leaders Magazine for a night of networking, and open discussion on February 23, 2022. This event will be held in-person at Foley’s Dallas office and virtually.
Mexican Congress Extends Term to September 1 to Comply with Recent Outsourcing Amendments
On April 23, 2021, the Mexican government amended several legal statutes including the Federal Labor Law, Social Security Law, National Workers’ Housing Fund Institute Law, and more.
Reassessing Your Global Compliance Risk Profile
The unprecedented challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting government lockdowns could strain even the most robust compliance programs.
As Mexico Reopens, Authorization Requirements Are Clarified
In this ever-changing environment, the Mexican government issued an additional executive order (the “Executive Order”) on Friday, May 29, 2020, setting forth the country’s strategy and specific technical guidelines to resume economic activities in a safe, responsible and staggered manner.
Mexico Reopens; Puebla Resists
The Government of the State of Puebla, home to Volkswagen, Audi and a number Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers, has issued a “Decree establishing that there are no conditions in the State of Puebla to restart activities in the automotive and construction industries.” This flies in the face of the recent announcement by the Federal government in Mexico.
Mexico Reopens June 1: Health and Safety Protocols Announced. Approval to Operate Prior to June 1.
As we reported recently, the Mexican automotive industry and other sectors in Mexico have now been classified as “essential,” with opening permitted by June 1st subject to satisfying certain “health and safety protocols” that had not been announced. Today, those health and safety protocols (the “protocol”) were communicated by the Mexican government.
Mexico Goes Live: Clarification to Guidance as Operations Restart
The transportation manufacturing industry (which includes automotive and aerospace), along with the mining and constructions industries, will be able to restart operations on June 1, provided that they comply with health and safety precautions to return to activities.