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Ecuador
Governed by Código del Trabajo. 40 h/wk, 4 h OT cap. 50 % premium. 12 h rest. 13 holidays. Tracking required.
Authority: MDT
Código del Trabajo
Code
40 h
Week
4 h/yr
OT cap
+50 %
OT premium
12 h
Daily rest
13 d
Holidays
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Statutory working time
Código del Trabajo
40 h/wk
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 40 h | Code | Std |
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Código del TrabajoOvertime
Código del Trabajo
+50 %
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| OT | +50 % | Code | Std |
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Código del TrabajoRest & breaks
Código del Trabajo
12 h daily
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 12 h | Code | Std |
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Código del TrabajoNight / Sunday / holiday work
Código del Trabajo
Night · 13 holidays
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Night | Variable | Code | Framed |
| Holidays | 13 d | Law | Fixed |
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Código del TrabajoTime recording
Código del Trabajo
Tracking mandatory
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Records | Daily | Code | All |
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Código del TrabajoRemote & flex work
Código del Trabajo
Remote framework
| Topic | Rule | Legal basis | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Framework | Acuerdo Ministerial 077/2020 | Code | Std |
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Código del Trabajo