On January 8 of this year, the Ministry of Labor issued the regulation for compliance with the obligations set forth in the Organic Law for Pay Equity between Women and Men. This regulation includes the creation of a module within the Sistema Unico de Trabajo (SUT), where employers are required to register training programs and awareness initiatives related to equal pay and non-discrimination.
In accordance with the regulation, private sector employers are required to comply with the following:
Annual Training: Provide at least 40 hours of training per year, which may be delivered in person, virtually, or a combination of both, and must include all employees.
Awareness Initiatives: Promote gender equality, equal pay, and the prevention of any form of workplace discrimination.
Registration and Reporting: Document and report all training sessions and awareness activities in the designated SUT module.
Reporting Deadlines: Information on training and awareness initiatives must be reported annually. However, the Ministry of Labor issued Ministerial Agreement No. MDT-2025-185, which provides a one-time extension of the deadline through November 30, 2026.
Thereafter, reports must be submitted annually in January.
To access the module in the SUT, employers must locate the section titled:
“Training and Awareness Registration – Ministerial Agreement MDT-2025-006.”
This new module is currently undergoing continuous updates, which may lead to occasional technical issues during the registration process.
Importance of Compliance:
The information recorded in the SUT will be essential for verification and certification processes conducted by the Ministry of Labor. Compliance with these obligations will enable employers to obtain the Certificate of Compliance with the Organic Law for Pay Equity between Women and Men.
For any clarification or further information, feel free to contact us.
Belén Jaramillo, Partner at CorralRosales
bjaramillo@corralrosales.com
+593 2 2544144
