Almost all the employers who ask me about overtime make the same mistake: they believe all overtime is paid the same. It is not. The LFT splits overtime into two segments with two different prices, and mixing them up is one of the most expensive things during an inspection. Here I explain the complete calculation, step by step, with a numerical example you can copy.
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How to calculate overtime hours in Mexico 2026
Step-by-step guide to calculating overtime hours in Mexico 2026: ordinary workday, double hours, triple hours, and a real numerical example with the LFT in hand.
July 14, 20266 min de lectura read
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