How many work and service contracts can be made

Work and service contracts can be done in many ways, depending on the nature of the work or service. Here we tell you what are the main ways to make a work or service contract.

How many temporary contracts can be made in 2022

In 2022, a maximum of 12 temporary contracts may be made.

Temporary contracts are a form of part-time or full-time work, which is carried out for a determined period of time. They are usually used to fill occasional vacancies, for example, in periods of high demand.

Temporary contracts can be of various types, depending on the duration of the work and the agreed conditions. Some of the most common types of temporary contracts are the following:

• Part-time contract: less than 35 hours a week is worked. It can be for a determined period of time or for an agreed number of weekly hours.
• Full-time contract: you work 35 hours or more per week. It can be for a determined period of time or for an agreed number of weekly hours.
• Contract of work or service: a specific work is carried out for a determined time. An example would be a contract to paint a house.
• Training contract: a training period is agreed upon, at the end of which the worker may be hired by the company. This type of contract is usually accompanied by a scholarship or study aid.

Temporary contracts have a maximum duration of two years, and in some cases they can be extended for a maximum of three more years. In 2022, a maximum of 12 temporary contracts may be made.

What happens to work and service contracts with the new law

The new law on works and service contracts, which will enter into force on January 1, 2019, establishes a series of changes in the way in which these contracts are entered into and executed. In particular, new obligations are established for contractor companies and a new regime of offenses and sanctions is established.

Among the main novelties of the new law are the following:

• A new regime of infractions and sanctions is established, which will be applicable to all works and service contracts entered into as of January 1, 2019.
• New obligations are established for contracting companies, such as the obligation to maintain civil liability insurance during the term of the contract and to present a guarantee of faithful performance of the contract.
• New provisions are established regarding contractual modifications, extensions and early termination of contracts.
• A new tender regime is established, applicable to all works and service contracts entered into as of January 1, 2019.
• New rules on transparency in public procurement are established.

How many temporary contracts can you get with the new labor reform?

The new labor reform establishes that the maximum number of temporary contracts that can be entered into with the same person is 3. This means that, if a person has been hired by means of a temporary contract and the contract has subsequently been renewed or a new contract with it, the maximum number of contracts that may be in force with the same company will be 3.

The labor reform also establishes that, in the case of temporary contracts of less than one year, the maximum number of renewals that can be made is 2. This means that, if a person has been hired through a temporary contract of 6 months , the contract may be renewed once, but if the initial contract is for 3 months, 2 renewals may be made, that is, the contract may be renewed once more.

In the case of temporary contracts lasting more than one year, the maximum number of renewals that can be made is 1. This means that, if a person has been hired through a temporary contract of 18 months, the contract can be renewed once, but if the initial contract is for 24 months, a renewal can be made, that is, the contract can be renewed once more.

The labor reform also establishes that, in the case of temporary contracts of less than one year, the maximum number of renewals that can be made is 2. This means that, if a person has been hired through a temporary contract of 6 months , the contract may be renewed once, but if the initial contract is for 3 months, 2 renewals may be made, that is, the contract may be renewed once more.

In the case of temporary contracts lasting more than one year, the maximum number of renewals that can be made is 1. This means that, if a person has been hired through a temporary contract of 18 months, the contract can be renewed once, but if the initial contract is for 24 months, a renewal can be made, that is, the contract can be renewed once more.

When does a work and service contract become indefinite?

A part-time employment contract becomes a full-time one if the worker:

• Goes to work more than half the hours that a full-time worker works at the same company.
• You work more than 24 hours a week at the same company, even though there is not a full-time worker doing the same tasks.

A full-time contract is one in which the worker works more than 30 hours per week. This includes overtime and rest time. If the worker works less than 30 hours a week, her contract is considered part-time.

The time that the worker spends in training, meetings or in any other activity that is not the work specified in his contract, is not counted to determine if he has a full-time or part-time contract.

For more information, see the Guide for employers: full or part-time employment contracts.

If you think your employer is not paying you what you are due, contact the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs .

In Mexico, the State Procurement Law (LCE) establishes that the amount of the contracts must be agreed between the parties, in accordance with the applicable provisions.

The LCE indicates that the maximum amount of contracts entered into by the public sector, with treasury resources, will be that determined in the Federal Expenditure Budget Law (LPEF), for each fiscal year.

In the LPEF for 2019, it was established that the maximum amount of contracts entered into by the federal public sector, with treasury resources, will be four billion pesos (4,000,000,000.00), not including VAT.

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