Behavior analysis of the rights of the rural worker and operator

Abstract

There are indications that in rural communities the rights of agricultural workers are violated. The objective is to analyze the factors that influence access and compliance with labor rights of rural workers and operators in Ecuador. A multivariate analysis was used that included: Multiple Regression, Principal Component Analysis and Multiple Correspondence Analysis.  Education and type of contract are the most influential factors in access to labor rights. Workers with a higher level of education and formal contracts are more likely to access social security and minimum wage. Gender differences exist, with rural women facing greater difficulties in accessing their labor rights compared to men. Remote areas have lower compliance with labor rights, due to the lack of supervision and control in these areas. Informal workers are at a significant disadvantage, with less access to labor benefits, reflecting the precariousness of this type of employment in the rural sector.  The study concludes that there are significant inequalities in access to labor rights in the rural sector, influenced by factors such as education, type of contract and geographical location. It is recommended to implement employment formalization policies, legislative reforms that promote gender equality, and a greater institutional presence in remote areas to guarantee compliance with labor rights in rural areas.

Keywords: Agricultural communities, Workforce, Human rights.