Are Domestic Workers in India Truly Protected? A Look at Legal Loopholes
Despite state-level efforts like Tamil Nadu's welfare board, domestic workers in India lack comprehensive central legal protection. Recent labor codes exclude them from key industrial regulations, leaving their wages and working conditions vulnerable to employer discretion. While the Code on Social Security offers some coverage, the future of existing state boards remains uncertain.
Despite state-level efforts like Tamil Nadu's welfare board, domestic workers in India lack comprehensive central legal protection. Recent labor codes exclude them from key industrial regulations, leaving their wages and working conditions vulnerable to employer discretion. While the Code on Social Security offers some coverage, the future of existing state boards remains uncertain.
