Ecuador
Ecuador guarantees 15 days of vacation/year (Labour Code art. 69) after 1 year. 13th and 14th salaries mandatory. Maternity 12 wks, paternity 10 days.
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Annual paid leave
Labour Code art. 69Labour Code art. 69: 15 days after 1 yr, +1 day/yr from year 6 (max 30).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | 15 j | 100% | CT |
| >6 yrs | +1 j/an | 100% | Max 30 j |
Public holidays
12 holidays12 holidays.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ene | Año Nuevo | All | — |
| Variable | Carnaval (2 j) | All | Lunes + Martes |
| Variable | Viernes Santo | All | — |
| 1 may | Trabajo | All | — |
| 24 may | Batalla Pichincha | All | — |
| 10 ago | Primer Grito | All | — |
| 9 oct | Independencia Guayaquil | All | — |
| 2 nov | Difuntos | All | — |
| 3 nov | Independencia Cuenca | All | — |
| 25 dic | Navidad | All | — |
Sick leave
75% IESS3-day waiting. IESS 75% subsidio.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-3 | 3 j | Empleador 50% | CT |
| Day 4+ | — | 75% IESS | Max 26 sem |
Maternity, paternity, parental
12 wks mat · 10 days patMaternity 12 wks (2 pre + 10 post) 100% IESS. Paternity 10 days (Reform Law 2020).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 12 sem | 100% IESS | CT |
| Paternity | 10 j | 100% IESS | Ley 2020 |
Special leaves
Labour CodeMarriage 3 days, bereavement 3 days, birth incl. pat.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | CT |
| Bereavement | 3 j | 100% | CT |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Ecuador absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + IESS + 13th/14th salaries.
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