Domestic Workers Bill of Rights: Overtime, Contracts, and Paid Sick Leave
This bill establishes comprehensive labor rights for nannies, house cleaners, and home care workers, including mandatory written contracts and earned paid sick time. It also guarantees overtime pay for live-in employees, mandatory meal and rest breaks, and protection against workplace discrimination and privacy violations.
Key points
Mandatory written agreements detailing pay, duties, and work schedules.
Right to earned paid sick days (1 hour accrued for every 30 hours worked).
Overtime pay protections and termination notice requirements for live-in employees.
Guaranteed meal and rest breaks and privacy protections within the household.
Extension of civil rights protections against discrimination and harassment to domestic workers.
Status:
Introduced
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