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In South Africa, domestic workers are almost universally employed as individuals in private households (not in formal workplaces). They are frequently employed on a part-time basis, in many cases “informally” (without regard for legal requirements). Few institutions of labour law are applicable or...
Based on several factors common to domestic work, such as, the specificity of the employee-employer relationship and the workplace being a private household instead of a public place or private establishment, domestic workers are often excluded from protection under existing labour laws. This...
This report documents the results of a discussion to identify and address laws that impact the work of street vendors, kayayei (headload porters), and domestic workers.
This final rule revises the duties that fall within the term companionship and the major effect is that more domestic service workers will be protected by the FLSA’s minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions.
This report documents the results of a discussion to identify and address laws that impact the work of street vendors, kayayei (headload porters), and domestic workers.
This report documents the results of a discussion to identify and address laws that impact the work of street vendors, kayayei (headload porters), and domestic workers.
This document outlines the rules and regulations that governs the placement agencies that work with domestic workers.
This labour agreement between India and Saudi Arabia, seeks to enhance cooperation on the recruitment of Domestic Service Workers, to promote mutual benefits and to secure the rights of both the workers and their employers in relation to the prevailing laws and regulations of both nations.
This document contains regulations made by the Minister under section 94 of the Employment Relations Act and outlines amendments to renumeration for Domestic Workers
This document contains an agreement of cooperation between The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs of the Repubic of India and the Ministry of Labour of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to enhance cooperation on the recrutiment of Domestic Service Workers and to secure the rights of both the domestic...
Videos / Slideshows / Audio
Millions of women work long hours, in dangerous conditions, for little pay. They are fighting for change, with the help of ILO Convention 189 on Decent Work for Domestic Workers. Watch this video to learn how.
Workers Education/Organizing Materials
This manual helps street vendors learn more about the regulations that govern public space and how to defend the right to work in public space. It describes successful actions taken by street vendor organizations. And it offers information to help you organize and negotiate with local government.
WIEGO Working Papers
Mike Rogan reviews how informal workers are taxed, why there is growing interest in taxing them, and whether they should be included in the tax net.