Women Pregnancy Human Rights at Workplaces in Mexico

Women Pregnancy Human Rights at

Workplaces in Mexico

Nurygrisel Ramírez Carolina Contreras

The decision to become a mother for the working woman is not easy. The

workplace discrimination is a latent reality one which

many women face today.

The Federal Labor Act gives many rights to working mothers in Mexico. A rest for six weeks before birth and six weeks after receiving your salary full.

Women Pregnancy Rights at Workplaces in Mexico

● Work while pregnancy as long as possible perform your job safely.

● Employer can’t fire you, force you to receive lower pay or do you accept a permit only by the fact that you're pregnant.

● Employer must give you a secure job, with less pressure, if necessary to protect your health and that of your unborn child.

● During the pregnancy you can get permission to be away as long as they are justified with a disability, issued by the IMSS, so you do not discount the day of your salary.

Women Pregnancy Rights at Workplaces in Mexico

Items 164 to 172 talks about women human rights.

Federal Labor Law in Mexico

Federal Labor LawWomen's Guide to Work and Pregnancy

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