Article 168 Federal Labor Law
TITLE FIVE. Work of Women
Current text · last reform published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) on 14 May 2026
In the event that the competent authorities issue a declaration of sanitary contingency, in accordance with the applicable provisions, the work of women in periods of gestation or lactation may not be used. The female employees who find themselves in this case shall not suffer harm to their wage, benefits and rights.
When, on the occasion of the declaration of sanitary contingency, the general suspension of labors is ordered, the provisions of article 429, section IV of this Law shall be applicable to women in periods of gestation or lactation.