Ordinance No. 1,419, dated August 27, 2024, published by the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE), amended Regulatory Standard No. 1 (NR-1), which governs occupational risk management. The update now includes the employer’s responsibility to manage psychosocial risk factors related to work.

According to Article 4 of the Ordinance, the new requirements will take effect 270 days after publication, meaning they will be in force starting May 26, 2025. From this date, companies must identify psychosocial risks and implement measures to prevent or mitigate potential impacts on workers’ mental health.

Under the new NR-1 provisions, companies are required to:

• Prevent, reduce, and, if possible, eliminate occupational risks that may arise in the workplace;
• Assess and classify these risks to determine the need for preventive measures; and
• Implement and monitor the adopted actions to ensure effective occupational risk control.

Given these changes, companies must integrate psychosocial risk management into their Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) strategies. Risk Management Programs (PGR) should now include potential risk factors or conditions that could contribute to the development of psychosomatic illnesses and establish strategies to minimize or mitigate these risks.

To comply with the new requirements, recommended actions include:

• Training for managers and employees on psychosocial risks;
• Implementation of workplace psychological support and well-being policies; and
• Establishment of a confidential channel for reporting risks and concerns.

Our firm is available to assist with adapting to these new requirements. Should you require legal support, we are ready to provide guidance and assistance.