Summary

Although Mexico doesnʼt have a national unemployment protection scheme, Mexico City has been administering its own non-contributory unemployment protection scheme since 2007. The scheme provides income support for residents who have lost their jobs and are seeking to re-enter the formal labour market. It includes cash benefits, vocational training and services to facilitate re-entry into the labour market. It is managed by the Ministry of Labour and Employment Promotion of Mexico City (STyFE).

The initiative of Mexico City contributes to the provision of basic income security, at least at a nationally defined minimum level, for persons in active age who are unable to earn sufficient income, in cases of unemployment, as mandated by the Social Protection Floors Recommendation, 2012 (No. 202).