Monica Schiaffino

Monica Schiaffino is a shareholder in Littler's Mexico City and Monterrey, Mexico offices. She is a skilled labor lawyer and experienced employment litigator, and has published extensively and spoken on a range of important labor and employment issues. Schiaffino has also been named one of Mexico's leading lawyers.

My Articles

Compliance and Ethics

How to Deal with Internal Investigations in Mexico

==This article will identify some of the key points employers must bear in mind while conducting internal investigations in Mexico.

Employment and Labor

Non-Compete Covenants In Latin American Jurisdictions — Enforceability Challenges and Drafting Recommendations

This article explores the enforceability of non-compete covenants and suggests some drafting guidelines to improve the chances of implementing valid and enforceable non-compete covenants.

Employment and Labor

Employing Foreign Nationals in Mexico

Companies contemplating transferring employees to work as expatriates in Mexico should become familiar with various aspects of Mexico's legal system which may impact the employer's ability to employ non-Mexican nationals to work in Mexico or may create liabilities for the employer.