Analysis of the application of Labor Flexibility in Ecuador as a strategy to increase employment

Abstract

Labor reforms are an imminent need in times of crisis, Ecuador is finally the victim of a global economic crisis and the most affected are the productive sectors, labor reforms basically seek to increase employment levels, job stability and be in Better conditions to compete with the rest of the economies, especially the neighboring ones. Several countries in the world, especially Latin America and Ecuador, carry out labor reforms aimed at lowering high rates of unemployment, boosting the competitiveness of the productive apparatus, making better use of the labor force and giving the economy greater dynamism; However, the results remain daunting. And is that when talking about labor flexibility, because there are markedly different conceptions around its meaning and this makes the sectors of the economy do not reach an agreement. It is also important to note that there are numerous economic measures, which may affect the labor market. This article groups different positions on labor flexibility and its impact on the economy, business and the living conditions of workers.