The labor laws for the Republic of Mexico vary for each type of employee, and each type of employer. Unfortunately, very few of us who hire maids and gardeners, hire them according to the law. We hire them all “under the table” so to speak. The reason for this article is due to the increasing […]
Continue ReadingKnowing the law and your rights in Mexico is the most important step in protecting yourself in Mexico. This can be anything from dealing with the police, the courts, or even another individual. We try to address current trends and rumors in the community, and lately, the increasing problems between homeowners and tenants are of […]
Continue ReadingIn our effort to keep the readers of this publication informed of their rights, and the law in general, we sometimes ruffle some feathers. In these efforts to keep you informed, we have been accused of scare tactics in some instances, trying to drum up business for ourselves. This article may be another instance for […]
Continue ReadingLast month, we mentioned filing a letter with Customs asking the proper interpretation of the law surrounding imported vehicles, which is article 106. We received the reply which has been translated and is included here. If you want a copy of the original letter in Spanish, or a copy of the translation, please stop by […]
Continue ReadingWe talked about this subject a few months ago, but recently we have worked with three cases of people being ripped off for their deposits on Mexico real estate. Two were deposits on purchasing a Mexico house, and one for a rental. These cases involved a total of $26,000 USD. In all three, the client […]
Continue Reading[Editor: Note that this post is archived from 2004 for historic interest. Many of the regulations regarding immigration and vehicle importation have changed since that time.] Most months we try to cover current trends and rumors in the foreign community. These past few weeks has generated the worst of these rumors. It all started when […]
Continue ReadingBecause of the type of domestic help we hire, most of us do this “under the table”, really not adhering to Mexican Law. We then suggested how to handle these “under the table” employment issues. We have since had a number of inquiries on the actual labor law, and would like to now provide this […]
Continue ReadingThe requirement of an Apostille (ah-poh-steel) is an important new development for international travelers. An Apostille is an additional certification that will be required for all notarized documents, including but not limited to birth certificates, death certificates, marriage and divorce certificates. While you may have used original, certified copies of these documents in the past with no problem, that […]
Continue ReadingThe labor laws for the Republic of Mexico vary for each type of employee, and each type of employer. Unfortunately, very few of us who hire maids and gardeners, hire them according to the law. We hire them all “under the table” so to speak. The reason for this short article is due to the […]
Continue ReadingCommon sense goes a long way, no matter which country you live in. Different countries have different criteria on certain things: procedures and paperwork on house closings, passport requirements; even the proof of ownership for our vehicles, for example. In the US, the owner is provided with a title. In Canada, the owner’s license plate […]
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