For business owners · 2 min read
Opening another branch: attendance control without devices
Short answer
With QR code recording, opening a branch means registering it and printing a sheet. There is no device to buy or install.
What changes compared with a time clock
- No quote, shipping or installation.
- No dependence on power or network at the location.
- Staff who rotate between branches use the same account.
The reform in one minute
The reform has two parts. On March 3, 2026, article 123 of the Constitution was amended to set the 40-hour workweek. On May 1, 2026, the Federal Labor Law was amended, which is where the detail is.
- The maximum working week drops from 48 to 40 hours, two hours per year, between 2027 and 2030.
- Overtime has a weekly cap: it is paid at double time up to the cap and at triple time for up to 4 more hours.
- Each company must electronically record the start and end time of each person's workday.
- Not keeping that record is fined 250 to 5,000 UMA.
- Salary and benefits cannot go down because of the reduction in hours.
What remains pending are the STPS general rules, which will define who the record applies to and what exceptions there will be. They take effect on January 1, 2027.
| Year | Maximum working hours | Double-time overtime | Triple-time overtime |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 h | 9 h | 4 h |
| 2027 | 46 h | 9 h | 4 h |
| 2028 | 44 h | 10 h | 4 h |
| 2029 | 42 h | 11 h | 4 h |
| 2030 | 40 h | 12 h | 4 h |
Decree published in the Official Gazette of the Federation on May 1, 2026, second and fourth transitory provisions, and article 68 of the LFT. Each change applies from January 1.
Common mistakes
- Leaving it for December.
- Choosing only by price, without checking whether the team will use it.
- Thinking the notebook is still enough.
- Not agreeing on the record in writing.
- Paying differently from what the record shows.
What to do now
- Ask your accountant and your lawyer what applies to you.
- Calculate how many hours you need to reorganize.
- Decide how you will record working time.
- Start before January.
- Review the record every day during the first month.
Related terms
What the STPS is and what it does. The STPS is the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare.
What is a labor severance payment (liquidación). The liquidación is what is paid when the company ends the employment relationship without just cause.
Vacations by law: how many days are owed. With one year of work, 12 days of vacation are owed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I see all the branches together?
Yes, and each one separately as well.
Who monitors compliance?
The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, through inspections.
Where do I find the official text?
In the Official Gazette of the Federation of May 1, 2026 and in the current version of the Federal Labor Law published by the Chamber of Deputies.
Does this replace the advice of a lawyer?
No. It is general information. For decisions about your company, consult a labor lawyer.
Does the law require a particular system?
No. It asks that the record be electronic and include the start and end time for each person.
Legal basis and sources
- Electronic working-time record: article 132, section XXXIV, of the LFT and fifth transitory provision of the decree.
- Decree amending the Federal Labor Law on the reduction of the working week. Official Gazette of the Federation, May 1, 2026.
- Federal Labor Law, current text. Chamber of Deputies.
How we write this content. The Sicheca team writes it from the official text of the law. When something is not yet defined by the authority, we say so. It is general information and does not replace the advice of a lawyer or an accountant.