Disability Protecting employees with disabilities in Ecuador A new law requires businesses take an active role in the employment relationship, maintaining awareness of the medical conditions of staff and their dependants iStock.com/shironosov Image Gabriela Díaz-Lozano Associate, Pérez Bustamante & Ponce Thursday 03 April 2025 Under Ecuadorian law, workers with disabilities or who take care of an individual with a disability have special legal protection, which can lead to the recognition of a large indemnity in ca Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Compliance Appointing legal representatives in Ecuador: Key considerations for employers Remuneration Ecuador looks to boost gender equality with new measures Privacy Protecting worker personal data in Ecuador Harassment How Ecuador’s labour reforms aim to treat workers fairly and with dignity