MEXICO Law and Practice Contributed by: Mauricio Moreno Rey, Anahí Serrano, Erick Sastré and Karla Fajardo, Cannizzo, Ortiz y Asociados, S.C.
9.3 Costs Although Article 944 of the Federal Labour Law sets forth that “the expenses incurred in the enforcement of the award shall be borne by the party that fails to comply”, the Mexican federal courts have ruled that this only refers to the costs of enforcement itself and does not extend to the attorney’s fees incurred during the lawsuit.
sectors. This mechanism applies only between Mexi - co and the USA, and Mexico and Canada. The dispute begins with a request to a USMCA party, followed by a series of interactions between the parties. If the issue is not resolved, it is brought before a labour panel. If non-compliance continues, a party may adopt meas - ures such as increased tariffs, monetary sanctions, and even potential restrictions on imports from the company in question. Thus far, the majority of cases have been solved prior to the labour panel stage of proceedings.
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