While I respect everyone's opinion, I did some research in the past regarding labor laws and common practices. I disagree with a few of your opinions.
The balance of labor laws in Mexico is greatly tipped in favor of the employers, not the employees (especially benefits related). For every law in favor of the workers, there's three ways to circumvent it. Outsourcing companies are thriving, because they take care of direct hiring. The "Resignation Letter" might be a good tool, but worthless during a labor dispute due to the illegality of the practice. It might be good to have it around in case your worker got himself a lousy lawyer though. Keep in mind that one out of thousand employees might be a crook, so it is very unlikely you will run into one of them. The other option which is also a common practice in Mexico is the same we used here in the states (making them awfully uncomfortable so they resign). Only government employees can get away with murder in Mexico, hence the lousiest costumer service everywhere.
I have to admit the ideas presented here disgusted me, but I understand your concerns. No one can confirm them or deny them, so I'll just take that with a grain of salt. From the point of view of an entrepreneur, the laws might seem brutal. But just take a look at the wage rates for skilled workers.
Don't be discouraged. Bureaucracy and the "the way things are" will test your patience constantly, and many times you will ask yourself "Why the **** can they do this like back home?" or "Is it a requirement for a utility company clerk, or government employee to have an IQ of under 70 to work here?"
Visiting the beach and getting those sand grains between your toes and butt-crack, watching the sunset, getting your feet wet, and making fun of of the world as often as you can will make you glad you live there.
Best of luck to you.
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