This article examines Resolution 12-2017 of the National Court of Justice of Ecuador, focusing on its application during the first phase of the single hearing in labor cases. This regulation requires that preliminary exceptions be resolved before proceeding with the analysis of the substance of the case, which poses significant challenges in ensuring effective judicial protection for the safeguarding of labor rights. The research discusses the effectiveness of this resolution in labor matters, identifying conflicts and controversies, and offers recommendations for its improvement. Through a qualitative analysis, it will be concluded that a strict application of the resolution could negatively affect the protection of rights and justice in labor proceedings. The conclusion will suggest adjustments to the regulation to allow for a more comprehensive assessment of the evidence before resolv...

The Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador establishes the existence of groups of people that must receive priority attention by remaining within vulnerable groups; however, it includes only a few, since the double vulnerability that certain people face is not taken into account. or groups, as is the case of those who suffer from catastrophic diseases. In this context, a qualitative theoretical study is developed in the methodological framework since a deep theoretical exegetical documentary analysis is carried out and the expansion of the figure of ineffective dismissal is proposed, with the aim of this legal figure being inclusive and including people with diseases, catastrophic events, guaranteeing a more equitable and humane work scenario. Therefore, it is concluded that the standard must be more supportive and inclusive, 3 expanding its scope to protect all those workers who demand...