title: Obligatory Social Security Law, 15 March 1988.
abstract: This Law sets forth the Obligatory Social Security Scheme in Ecuador.  Among other things, it provides that an insured woman has the right during pregnancy and delivery and after birth to necessary obstetrical assistance and a monetary subsidy.  Further provisions set forth other benefits under the scheme, define beneficiaries, and describe resources for the scheme.  The Law also stipulates that the employer is responsible for paying for the first three days of maternity benefits.
mesh_terms: D000569:Americas; D003906:Developing Countries; D004467:Economics; D004484:Ecuador; D005376:Financial Management; D005380:Financing, Government; D007843:Latin America; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D012943:Social Security; D013020:South America
keywords: Americas; Developing Countries; Economic Factors; Ecuador; Financial Activities; Financing, Government; Latin America; Legislation; Maternity Benefits--legal aspects; Microeconomic Factors; Social Security--legal aspects; South America