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The suspension of the workday will be mandatory for employers in both the public and private sectors and will not be subject to recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an employer requires the services of a worker during this period, they will be obliged to pay a 100% surcharge on the hours worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For any questions or clarifications regarding this provision, you can contact Tobar ZVS at <a href=\"mailto:laboral@tzvs.ec\">laboral @ tzvs.ec<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br><p style=\"text-align: center;color:gray;\">\u00a9 TobarZVS<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;color:gray;\">This publication contains information of general interest and does not constitute legal opinion on specific issues. Any analysis will require legal advice from the Firm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Executive Decree No. 249, dated December 17, 2025, the President of the Republic ordered the suspension of the workday corresponding to Friday, January 2, 2026. 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