Progress on Domestic Workers’ Rights, but Gaps Remain
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Progress on Domestic Workers’ Rights, but Gaps Remain
June 16 marks 10 years since the International Labour Organization (ILO) adopted a groundbreaking treaty establishing global labor standards to protect domestic workers’ rights. In that time, 32 countries have joined and dozens have improved labor protections for these workers—mostly women—who have long been neglected and exploited.
Jun 16, 2021
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Are you a domestic worker? These are the rights you should know: ✅ Minimum Wage: R28.79 per hour (from 1 March 2025 already) ✅ Working Hours: Max 45 hours per week; daily limits apply; overtime paid at minimum 1.5x normal wage ✅ Leave: 3 weeks annual leave (1 day for every 17 days worked) sick leave, maternity & family responsibility leave ✅ UIF & COIDA: You are protected if you lose work, get sick, or are injured. ✅ Fair Treatment: Written contracts, payslips & protection from unfair dismissal
Are you a domestic worker? These are the rights you should know: ✅ Minimum Wage: R28.79 per hour (from 1 March 2025 already) ✅ Working Hours: Max 45 hours per week; daily limits apply; overtime paid at minimum 1.5x normal wage ✅ Leave: 3 weeks annual leave (1 day for every 17 days worked) sick leave, maternity & family responsibility leave ✅ UIF & COIDA: You are protected if you lose work, get sick, or are injured. ✅ Fair Treatment: Written contracts, payslips & protection from unfair dismissal
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