Remote’s guide to employing in

Ecuador
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  • Capital City

    Quito

  • Currency

    United States Dollar ($, USD)

  • Languages

    Spanish

  • Population size

    17,300,000

Services available in this country:
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Employment termination in Ecuador

Termination process

Employee contracts can be terminated if a reasonable just cause is established, such as dishonesty, negligence, fraud, or any other work-related offenses. That aside, notice should be provided in advance – provided both parties agree to it.

Notice period

There is no notice stipulated notice period and employers are only required to adhere to whatever agreement spelled out in the employment contract.

Severance pay

Without the appropriate termination notice, employees are entitled to receive a severance package equivalent to one month’s salary multiplied by the number of years the worker has stayed with the employer, up to 25 years.

Probation periods

A probationary period can be defined upon hiring an employee, up to a maximum of 90 days.