Análisis de pertenecer al sector informal y los nuevos modelos de contratación laboral en el Ecuador

Abstract

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic had a global impact, mainly affecting the informal workers with low incomes and minimal social security, with around 1,600 millions of them experiencing hardship, including a drastic 60% drop in their income. Global security measures, such as movement restrictions, led to a decrease in demand for non-essential goods. This crisis revealed two perspectives opposing opinions about the informal sector: one optimistic, considering it a safety net, and the other pessimistic, pointing out his vulnerability. The lack of social protection complicated the recovery in countries with large informal sectors. The research proposed in Ecuador seeks understand and address these problems, evaluating public policies. The methodology includes a documentary review focused on informal work during the pandemic, historical research, interviews with informal sector professionals and the use of regression logistics with data from the ENEMDU survey. Findings highlight need for policies that address the lack of permanent jobs, social vulnerability and promote economic diversification, strengthening of labor laws and collaboration between parties interested.