NDWM informed that one of the members of Parliament, Shri Shasitharoor, who had promised his support to NDWM, drafted a private member's Bill called Domestic Workers Act-2016 for the rights of domestic workers which is tabled in the Lokhsabha. He drafted the Bill and shared with NDWM for feedback on definitions, wages, work hours, benefits, and rights to obtain a comprehensive and effective bill. It is listed for the 5th of August 2016. Find the full content of the bill here.On another level, Assam Government is also moving ahead on minimum wages. A Committee has been constituted to advise the Govt of Assam in the matter of fixation/ revision of minimum rates for the employment of domestic workers.
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