Law to regulate working condition of domestic workers demanded

[Informalisation and Labour Rights - Related News]

Civil society organisations and trade unions under the banner of National Platform for Domestic Workers today demanded a comprehensive legislation to regulate their working condition and provisions for social security benefits. The platform has also drafted a model Domestic Workers Regulation of Work and Social Security Bill and discussion on it was held with various stakeholders here. The model bill proposes an autonomous statutory body, mandatory registration of domestic workers, employers and other placement agencies, and penalties for non-compliance.