El derecho al trabajo de personas con enfermedades catastrófica

Abstract

This article addresses the relationship between individuals suffering from catastrophic illnesses and their right to work. The methodology employed is qualitative and descriptive, focusing on legal and normative analysis regarding this population in Ecuador. A document review method is applied, centered on constitutional and subconstitutional regulations, complemented by jurisprudence from the Constitutional Court. A critical-normative approach is also utilized to highlight the disparities between the configuration of rights and reality. This study further examines the constitutional framework concerning the specific rights of this priority care group within the health domain. Additionally, Ecuadorian jurisprudence on labor protection for these individual is analyzed, emphasizing reinforced job stability as a key mechanism to prevent discrimination and promote substantive equality. The study includes a comparative analysis with actions or experiences in foreign legal systems that combine fiscal incentives and reasonable accommodations to foster labor inclusion