Reformas en la normativa laboral ecuatoriana: diferencias clave entre los Acuerdos Ministeriales MDT-2023-140 y MDT-2025-053

Published date30 May 2025
AuthorAndrea del Pilar Silva Sierra
Law FirmVivanco & Vivanco

El Ministerio del Trabajo del Ecuador continúa adaptando sus regulaciones a las exigencias del entorno digital y a la necesidad de mejorar los procesos de fiscalización laboral. Una muestra de ello es la reciente reforma al Acuerdo Ministerial MDT-2023-140, mediante la expedición del Acuerdo MDT-2025-053, publicado en el Registro Oficial el 15 de mayo de 2025.

A continuación, te explicamos las principales diferencias y novedades entre estos dos instrumentos normativos, esenciales para empleadores, trabajadores y profesionales del derecho laboral.

1. Incorporación del Código HASH: validación digital de documentos

Una de las reformas más innovadoras es la incorporación del Artículo 5.1, que introduce el uso de un código HASH. Este código permitirá validar digitalmente los documentos escaneados o cargados en las plataformas del Ministerio del Trabajo, garantizando su integridad, trazabilidad y autenticidad.

2. Ampliación del plazo para registrar trabajadores

El Acuerdo MDT-2023-140 establecía un plazo de 15 días desde el ingreso del trabajador para realizar su registro en la plataforma del Ministerio.

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