Mexican Official Standard NOM-037-STPS-2023, Teleworking – Occupational safety and health conditions

The past June 8^th, 2023, the Official Mexican Standard NOM-037-STPS-2023, Teleworking  Occupational safety and health conditions. (Hereinafter the “NOM-037”) was published in the Mexican Official Gazette of the Federation.

The NOM-037 imposes certain obligations on employers in order to prevent accidents and illnesses, as well as to promote a safe and healthy environment in the workplace for teleworkers.

Among the most important obligations of the employer are among others:

a) To have a Telework Policy that complies with the provisions of the collective agreement or the internal work regulations and establishes the process of implementation of this work modality.

b) To have the Checklist of verification of the safety and health conditions in the Telework;

c) Provide an ergonomic chair and necessary supplies for the performance of the work, such as payment of internet, telephone, computer, printer, etc;

d) Respect the disconnect right of the teleworkers.

Moreover, it should also be noted that the authority may conduct visits to verify the employer’s compliance with the requirements of this work modality.

The NOM-037 will become effective on December 6, 2023.

If you would like more information on how to implement the several obligations and comply with this standard, please do not hesitate to contact any of our partners or associates

Yours sincerely,

Cannizzo