IMSS Registration for Domestic Workers
The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) provides health care, disability coverage, maternity benefits, and pension contributions. This module explains the registration process, who is responsible for initiating it, what documentation is required, and what benefits become available once registration is active.
It also covers how workers can verify that their registration is current and what the different IMSS contribution categories mean in practical terms.
The Domestic Work Contract
A written contract formalizes the employment relationship. This module explains what the Federal Labor Law (LFT) requires a domestic work contract to contain: parties involved, type of work, workplace, salary, schedule, rest days, and additional agreed benefits.
It also addresses the difference between a fixed-term and indefinite contract, and what the law says about contract modifications and termination conditions.
Legal Working Hours and Rest Periods
Mexican law sets specific limits on the daily and weekly working hours for domestic workers. This module explains those limits for day, night, and mixed shifts, as well as mandatory weekly rest days and how overtime is defined under the law.
Particular attention is given to live-in domestic workers (trabajadores de planta), for whom the rules differ in specific ways from workers who return home each day.
Vacation Entitlement and Vacation Premium
Domestic workers in Mexico are entitled to paid vacation days based on their seniority. This module explains how vacation days are calculated according to the current vacation table in the LFT, and how the vacation premium (prima vacacional) is computed on top of regular vacation pay.
It clarifies when vacation must be taken, how it is documented, and what happens to unused vacation upon termination of the employment relationship.
The Aguinaldo (Annual Holiday Bonus)
All workers covered by the LFT, including domestic workers, are entitled to an annual holiday bonus known as the aguinaldo. This module explains the minimum number of days it must cover, how it is calculated based on the days worked during the year, and the deadline by which it must be paid.
It also addresses what happens if the employment relationship ends before the end of the calendar year, and what proportional amount the worker is entitled to receive.
INFONAVIT and Housing Fund Contributions
Once a domestic worker is registered with the IMSS, contributions are also directed toward the INFONAVIT housing fund. This module explains what INFONAVIT is, how contributions accumulate, and the types of housing credits that may become available over time as the fund grows.
The module focuses on information and explanation rather than recommendations. Eligibility criteria for specific products are subject to INFONAVIT's own rules and conditions.
This is Educational Material Only
All content on this site is provided for informational and divulgation purposes. It describes how Mexican law works in general terms. It does not constitute legal advice, and it does not replace consultation with a qualified labor attorney for your specific situation.
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