The Ministry of Labour and Employment has issued a notice dated October 10, 2017 regarding formulation of a national policy for 'domestic workers'. The policy aims to explicitly and effectively expand the scope of applicable legislations, policies and schemes to grant domestic workers rights that are enshrined in laws for other category of workers including minimum wages, equal remuneration etc. Further, the policy proposes to provide several rights to domestic workers such as right to organize their own union/association, right to enhance skills through skill development programmes and establish a model contract for employment with well-defined periods of work and rest. In addition, the policy would also aim setting up of an institutional mechanism which will provide for social security cover, fair terms of employment and grievance redressal. In this regard, comments and opinions are invited from the public, no later than November 10, 2017.
This update is authored by Clasis Law, Clyde & Co's associated firm in India
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