Why does Horizons ask for an Emergency Contact During Onboarding in Mexico?



Modified on: Mon, 20 Oct, 2025 at 6:21 PM

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As part of the onboarding process for employees in Mexico, we require all new hires to provide an emergency contact. This step is mandatory and cannot be skipped.


Why is this required?

Under Article 25 of the Ley Federal del Trabajo (Federal Labor Law), all employment agreements in Mexico must include the name of a beneficiary. This beneficiary is the person who would receive any accrued salary and benefits in the unfortunate event of an employee’s death or disappearance due to a criminal act.


To comply with this legal requirement, we collect emergency contact information during onboarding. This ensures that we have the necessary details to include in your employment agreement and to act swiftly and appropriately in case of an emergency.


What information do I need to provide?

You will be asked to provide the following details for your emergency contact:

  • Full name of the beneficiary
  • Relationship to you
  • Contact phone number
  • Email address (if available)


Where is this information used?

The name of your designated beneficiary will be included in your employment agreement. Specifically, the agreement states:


"In accordance with the law, upon the death or disappearance derived from criminal act of the Employee, (Name of beneficiary person) shall receive the payment of the accrued unpaid remuneration."



What if I don’t have an emergency contact?

If you are unsure who to list as your emergency contact or have concerns about providing this information, please reach out to your onboarding specialist or HR representative. We’re here to help guide you through the process.

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