Better deal for domestic workers?

Instead of another law or policy, implement the existing ones

Earlier this week, the labour and employment ministry gave some good news to around five million domestic workers by proposing legal status to them. The draft, which has been put up for public feedback, plans to formulate a national policy that will ensure minimum wages and equal remuneration to the domestic workers. According to the notice, a national policy would facilitate recognition of part-time and full-time domestic help as “workers”, with the right to register with the state labour department.

In a wise move, the ministry has also proposed elaborate guidelines for private placement agencies. The absence of legislation in this