Domestic workers earn substandard pay, and enjoy little economic mobility or financial security. Formal employment contracts are rare in the domestic work industry, and where work agreements do exist, employers frequently violate them. Employers think of their homes as safe, yet domestic work can be hazardous. Domestic workers who encounter problems frequently feel too vulnerable … Continue reading
Nannies, caregivers and housecleaners earn a median wage of about $10 an hour, and few receive benefits like health insurance or paid sick days, according to the first-ever national statistical study of domestic workers, which is being released Tuesday. The study, based on interviews with 2,086 workers in 14 major metropolitan areas, found substantial differences … Continue reading