Domestic Workers In India: Lack Of Security, Low Wages Push Helps To A Life Of Uncertainty
Domestic helps might be making the lives of millions of Indians easier but lack of pension and absence of decent salary mean their own lives are difficult, with severe resource crunches.
Feb 20, 2024, 14:17 PM IST
Domestic workers to enjoy minimum wages, social security benefits soon
The new draft policy however does not prescribe a minimum wage for a domestic worker, although the earlier draft a couple of years ago had proposed a minimum salary of Rs 9,000 per month for the skilled full-time domestic help along with a host of benefits including social security cover and mandatory leave.
Oct 17, 2017, 14:05 PM IST
Health insurance for all: Domestic workers to be brought under ESIC fold
As part of its vision to provide health insurance for all, the government will bring domestic workers under the ESIC fold and soon launch pilot projects in Delhi and Hyderabad in this regard, Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said.
Oct 29, 2016, 19:57 PM IST
New policy for domestic workers: Govt proposes Rs 9,000 minimum pay, mandatory leaves
To protect the interest of domestic workers, the government is readying a national policy that proposes a minimum salary of Rs 9,000 per month for the skilled full-time household helps, along with a host of benefits including social security cover and mandatory leaves.
Aug 16, 2015, 18:53 PM IST
