What We Do
Employment structuring
Design and structuring of employment frameworks tailored to the needs of the business.
Terminations and severance
Strategic management of complex dismissals and employment terminations.
Labor audits
Compliance programs before the IESS (Ecuadorian Social Security Institute) and the Ministry of Labor.
Contingency prevention
Early diagnosis and management of labor risks before they escalate.
Administrative and judicial representation
Defense in proceedings before labor authorities and in labor litigation.
Corporate immigration advisory
Visa management and immigration procedures for foreign personnel.
Who leads this practice
Leads HEKA's Labor and Immigration practice, supporting companies in managing complex labor contingencies and structuring employment and termination frameworks.
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Supports the management of labor contingencies and administrative proceedings, and coordinates corporate immigration procedures.
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CorporateLabor impact of mergers, acquisitions and corporate reorganizations. Administrative & Public ProcurementEngagement with the Ministry of Labor and other regulatory bodies. Dispute ResolutionLabor litigation when the administrative route fails to resolve the dispute.Common questions on labor matters
What should I consider before terminating an employee?+
It is essential to review the grounds for termination, document the process, and correctly calculate the settlement amounts, since a poorly managed termination can lead to costly labor claims. We support this process from planning through execution.
What are labor audits, and why are they a preventive tool?+
They involve reviewing employment contracts, payroll records, and obligations owed to the IESS and the Ministry of Labor, in order to identify non-compliance before it results in sanctions or contingencies involving employees.
What changes under Ministerial Agreement MDT-2026-046 on work schedules?+
The agreement introduces a more flexible framework for managing work schedules and shifts, allowing new ways of organizing working time, always subject to clear record-keeping obligations and agreement between the parties. We review your company's current scheme to bring it into line with this regulation.
How does HEKA handle the hiring of foreign personnel?+
We support the entire immigration process, from selecting the appropriate visa for the employee's profile through to their labor regularization, coordinating both processes to avoid immigration and labor contingencies alike.