Defense in dismissal and unpaid wage claims
We have successfully defended companies in lawsuits for wrongful dismissal and unpaid wages, with favorable rulings even in higher courts.
Labor & Employment Law for Companies · Ecuador
Labor andEmploymentLaw for companies.
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We advise companies throughout the entire employment relationship, from hiring to termination: employment contracts, internal work regulations, anti-harassment protocols, occupational health and safety, visto bueno (employer-requested termination) proceedings, labor inspections and defense in labor lawsuits.
01 / Why Fexlaw
In labor matters, every dispute that ends up in court could have been avoided with a well-drafted document. That is why we start with prevention, and when a defense is needed, we build it strategically.
ISO 37001Firm certified in an anti-bribery management system.
Great Place to WorkCertified as one of the best places to work.
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02 / The employment relationship
From hiring to termination.
We support your company at every stage of its relationship with its employees, with clear documents and well-grounded decisions.
- 01Hire
Hiring
We help you choose the right type of contract and draft clear, legally compliant agreements.
- Contract types
- Remote work
- Foreign workers
- 02Organize
Internal regulations
We draft or update your internal work regulations and handle their approval.
- Internal regulations
- Employment policies
- Job descriptions
- 03Comply
Employer obligations
We review payroll, statutory benefits and IESS (social security) enrollment to prevent contingencies.
- Statutory benefits
- Profit sharing
- Social security
- 04Protect
Safety, health and a respectful workplace
We implement protocols to prevent workplace harassment, discrimination and violence, and help you meet your occupational health and safety obligations.
- Anti-harassment protocol
- Health and safety
- Whistleblower hotline
- 05Correct
Disciplinary procedures
We guide you through disciplinary proceedings and visto bueno filings within the deadlines set by law.
- Sanctions
- Visto bueno
- Documenting misconduct
- 06Terminate
Termination and litigation
We structure separations in an orderly way and defend your company in lawsuits and administrative proceedings.
- Final settlements
- Settlement agreements
- Labor litigation
03 / Services
Labor relations, in order.
A preventive approach that reduces disputes, and a solid defense when a dispute already exists.
- Prevention
- 01
Ongoing labor counsel
- 02
Regulations and policies
- 03
Labor audit
- Defense
- 04
Visto bueno and separations
- 05
Labor litigation
- 06
Inspections and administrative proceedings
01Prevention
Ongoing labor counsel
We answer your HR team's day-to-day questions and support your company's key employment decisions.
- HR questions
- Contracts and amendments
- Sensitive decisions
02Prevention
Regulations and policies
We draft and update internal work regulations, employment policies and protocols against harassment and discrimination.
- Internal regulations
- Anti-harassment protocol
- Code of conduct
03Prevention
Labor audit
We review contracts, payroll, benefits and social security enrollment to identify contingencies and correct them in time.
- Personnel file review
- Contingencies
- Remediation plan
04Defense
Visto bueno and separations
We handle visto bueno proceedings and terminations of employment with solid documentation.
- Visto bueno
- Separations
- Final settlements
05Defense
Labor litigation
We defend your company in lawsuits for wrongful dismissal (despido intempestivo), unpaid wages and other claims, including on appeal.
- Wrongful dismissal (despido intempestivo)
- Unpaid wages
- Appeals
06Defense
Inspections and administrative proceedings
We represent your company before the Ministry of Labor in inspections, complaints and administrative proceedings.
- Inspections
- Complaints
- Administrative proceedings
04 / Prevention
Prevention costs less than litigation.
Most labor lawsuits stem from a missing document or an undocumented decision. These are the areas we review at every company.
Industries
Experience with companies across every industry.
Textile manufacturers, security firms, business groups, exporters and service companies trust our labor practice, which has obtained favorable decisions in lawsuits, appeals and administrative proceedings.
Contracts
The right contract types, properly drafted.
Internal regulations
Approved and known to everyone.
Harassment protocol
Prevention and a reporting channel.
Health and safety
Risk prevention obligations.
Profit sharing
Calculated and paid on time.
Social security
IESS enrollment and contributions.
Remote work
Agreements and policies.
Foreign staff
Visas and hiring, with our immigration practice.
05 / Experience
Results that define us.
Some of the matters in which we have supported our clients, described without disclosing their identity.
Proceedings before the labor authority
We obtained favorable decisions in administrative and judicial proceedings brought by some of the country's most prominent companies.
Well-organized labor management
We support the creation of employment policies, the updating of internal work regulations and the definition of job roles, for efficient and legally compliant management.
Every case is different. Results in previous matters do not guarantee a similar outcome in other cases.
06 / How we work
One team, one point of contact.
01
Initial meeting
We listen to your situation in full confidence and review the information available.
02
Assessment
We identify risks, outstanding obligations and priorities for your company.
03
Plan and budget
We propose the roadmap, timeline and team, including any other practice areas of the firm that need to be involved.
04
Execution and follow-up
A lead lawyer coordinates everything and keeps you clearly informed at every step.
07 / Recognition
Six consecutive years in Band 1.
Leaders League has ranked Fexlaw in the top band for Criminal Law and Compliance in Ecuador for six years running. Chambers and Partners and the intellectual property rankings also recognize us for our anti-piracy work.
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Band 1Leaders LeagueCriminal Law and Compliance · 6 consecutive yearsView ranking ↗02
Ranked inChambers and PartnersLatin America 2027View ranking ↗03
Ranked firmIP STARS · Managing IPIntellectual property and anti-piracy · 2026View ranking ↗04
Bronze BandWTR 1000Trademarks and anti-piracy · 2026View ranking ↗
08 / Team
The people behind of your people.
Labor lawyers experienced in preventive counsel, administrative proceedings and litigation, backed by the entire firm.
Practice lead01Estefanía
09 / Frequently asked questions
What clients often ask us.
General answers to common questions. Every company is different: write to us so we can review your situation.
01Does my company need internal work regulations?
They are a key tool for organizing your relationship with employees and supporting disciplinary sanctions. The law sets out when they are mandatory and how they must be approved; we review your company's situation.
02What is visto bueno?
It is the proceeding before the labor authority to terminate an employment relationship on grounds set out in the law. It must be filed within the legal deadlines and with sufficient evidence of the misconduct.
03What should I do if I receive a labor lawsuit?
Check the deadlines immediately and gather contracts, payroll records, signed records and communications. A well-prepared answer to the complaint is critical to your defense.
04Is a workplace harassment protocol mandatory?
Ecuadorian regulations require employers to adopt measures to prevent harassment, discrimination and violence in the workplace. We help you implement the protocol and its reporting channel.
05Can you help me hire foreign staff?
Yes. Our labor and immigration practice coordinates the hiring process and the visas your foreign employees need.
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CONTACT
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Offices in Quito · Guayaquil · Bogotá · Lima
