ILO homeTopicsCOVID-19 and the world of workThematic analysis and practical advice Thematic analysis and practical advice In focus Social Protection Monitor on COVID-19 COVID-19 Enterprises Resources COVID-19 and employment policies COVID-19 and Social Dialogue COVID-19 and International Labour Standards Beyond contagion or starvation: Giving domestic workers another way forward 05 May 2020 In the wake of COVID-19, governments around the world have called on people to take one most important action: to stay home. But for many workers, staying home has meant losing their jobs, or worse still, losing their livelihoods.