4. Types of leave
Paid time off
In the Dominican Republic, there are actually no arrangements for sick leave.
Public holidays
Ecuador recognizes twelve public holidays.
Sick days
Employees who have contributed to the Ecuadorean Social Security Institute (IESS) for 180 days in the six months previous to the onset of illness, or 189 days in the eight months prior to the onset of illness.
Employees who are insured are paying for the first three days by their boss, and the rest is covered by IESS.
Maternity leave
New mothers are entitled to a 12-week maternity leave, which begins two weeks before the due date and ends ten weeks after the due date. Social protection and the company split the payment. Social protection covers 75% of the cost, while the employer covers 25%. Additional births are given a further ten days.
Paternity leave
Employees who have contributed to the Ecuadorean Social Security Institute (IESS) for 180 days in the six months previous to the onset of illness, or 189 days in the eight months prior to the onset of illness.
Employees who are insured are paying for the first three days by their boss, and the rest is covered by IESS.
Parental leave
There are currently no statutory regulations in the Ecuador regarding parental leave.
Other leave
When an infant is admitted to the hospital, each parent is entitled to 25 days of leave.
For the death of a first or second degree parent, bereavement leave is one day of paid leave.