PBS

Why U.S. domestic workers lack basic labor protections

In many American households, domestic workers like nannies, housekeepers and home health aides perform essential tasks. But they also have fewer rights and protections than most U.S. workers. Oxfam ...
PBS

Why U.S. domestic workers have fewer labor protections than other employees

In many American households, domestic workers like nannies, housekeepers and home health aides perform essential tasks. But they also have fewer rights and protections than most U.S. workers. Oxfam ...
JD Supra

The Domestic Worker Bill of Rights: A Guide for Employers

The Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (California Assembly Bill 241 and Senate Bill 1015), enacted in 2013, is a California law that grants overtime pay rights to personal attendants who were not ...
WHYY

Philadelphia City Council considers expanded protection bill for domestic workers

There’s already a bill of rights for domestic workers on the books in Philadelphia, but organizers say it’s difficult to enforce it without an anti-retaliation measure. Local organizers with the ...
WLRN

Thousands of Miami-Dade domestic workers seek equal protections in workplace

Domestic workers recently traveled to Washington, D.C., where they were in the crowd for a rally headlined by President Joe Biden. Organizers in Miami-Dade are holding a series of event Saturday in ...
JD Supra

Overview for Employers: The New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights

The New Jersey Domestic Workers Bill of Rights provides protections for, and establishes guidelines related to the hiring of, hourly or salaried individuals who work in a residence to provide services ...