Approval of the Chair Act by the Senate of the Republic

The Senate of the Republic has taken an important step in the area of labor rights by unanimously approving the call Chair Act, a reform to the Federal Labor Act (LFT) which requires employers in the commercial and service sectors to provide chairs with backrests to their employees. This measure seeks to guarantee decent working conditions and prevent health problems resulting from long hours on your feet.

The main provisions of the Sillas Act are:

· Chairs available for rest: Employers will be required to provide a sufficient number of chairs with backrests for workers. This especially applies to supermarkets, department stores and restaurants, where activities usually involve long hours of walking.

· Prohibition of full hours of standing: It is prohibited to force employees to stand throughout their working day. If functions require it, workers must have periodic breaks.

· Penalties for non-compliance: Employers who fail to comply with these provisions will face fines of between 250 and 2,500 times the Measurement and Update Unit (UMA), equivalent to a range of $25,935 to $259,350. In cases of recidivism, the operation of the business may be temporarily suspended.

It will also have an impact on occupational health and well-being, since this reform aims to mitigate health problems such as fatigue, varicose veins, muscle pain and cardiovascular diseases, associated with long hours of standing. It is also intended to improve the productivity and general well-being of workers, promoting breaks that increase their efficiency and reduce errors due to fatigue.

After its approval in the Senate, the Chair Act was referred to the Executive for enactment. Once published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, employers will have 180 days to comply with the new provisions. This will allow companies to adjust their operations and ensure compliance with the regulation.

Hoping that this information will be useful, we are at your disposal for any questions or clarifications in this regard.

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