With the arrival of COVID-19 in North America the federal government of Mexico began issuing decrees in March of this year to prevent spread of the virus and protect its citizens. The first decrees dealt with keeping the vulnerable like the elderly, immunocompromised and pregnant women, at home. Just as with other countries around the world, when cases started to increase the government mandated the temporary closure of non-essential businesses. This included various sectors in Mexico’s manufacturing industries.
Guidelines for Business Continuity While Keeping Employees Safe
Co-Production International (CPI) is a shelter services provider for companies in Mexico that manages U.S. and foreign manufacturing operations in Mexico. From administrative back office and HR, to import/export compliance and facility certifications, CPI’s job is to handle it all so that their clients can focus on manufacturing.
New Mexican Federal Decree Defines Essential Businesses, Essential Workers, and Stay at Home Orders
The Mexican federal government issued a decree on March 31, 2020 that defines which businesses are considered essential and allowed to remain open, who are considered essential workers, as well as updating the suggested and strict stay at home orders. Manufacturers in Mexico should review the list of business activities that are considered essential as well as the strict stay at home orders that may apply to their personnel.
On Wednesday March 24th, 2020, Mexico’s President Lopez Obrador announced a federal decree to protect the most vulnerable by keeping them home from work and to avoid attendance in workplaces, public spaces and other crowded places. We advise businesses and manufacturers to prepare for this.
There have been two decrees published in the Mexican federal register (DOF) dictating which workers are to suspend work activities and their compensation (“paid leave”) during the COVID-19 pandemic. CPI advises our clients to conform with the latest federal decree from March 31, 2020.
As the worldwide situation with COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues we would like to update our partners and clients in Mexico. Co-Production International is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as things change on the ground in Mexico.
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