Análisis crítico del artículo 267 del Código del Trabajo Ecuatoriano de los derechos y obligaciones de los herederos del empleador frente a los de las y los trabajadores domésticos

Abstract

This study examines the issues raised by Article 267 of the Ecuadorian Labor Code, which establishes the continuation of domestic service contracts through the heirs of the deceased employer. This scenario presents various practical challenges for the application of Article 267 and also contains contradictions within the same legal framework, alongside constitutional and international principles concerning fundamental human rights. Through this analysis, it is argued that Article 267 of the Labor Code infringes upon various rights of both heirs and domestic workers, disregarding essential elements of contract law and fundamental human rights. In this regard, it is asserted that repeal is the most viable option to preserve fair and equitable labor relations, as well as the fundamental human rights of the parties involved.