Publication

Domestic work, wages, and gender equality: Lessons from developing countries

30 November 2015

GED Working Paper No. 5/2015 The paper seeks to contribute to a better understanding of developments regarding labour market participation and remuneration in the domestic work sector in comparison with other sectors. It looks at the basic characteristics of female domestic workers, gaps in minimum wage coverage, compliance, and the extent of minimum wage violations. Presenting empirical evidence on labour market inequality along gender lines, the paper discusses the role of minimum wages for reducing gender disparity, questions of regulatory design and enforcement issues.

Research Department Working Paper n°7

Domestic work, wages, and gender equality: Lessons from developing countries

25 November 2015

Publication

Indigenous peoples in domestic work – Facing multiple discrimination and disadvantage

06 August 2015

As the ILO implements its strategy on domestic work, collaborating with national constituents and other stakeholders around the world, the Office has identified many policy questions of concern to constituents. In response, the Office has combined efforts to answer these frequently asked questions, drawing from country level experience, empirical research, and knowledge-sharing. The «work in progress» series will showcase the Office’s research work in progress on these policy areas.

Domestic Work Policy Brief no. 7

Working time of live-in domestic workers

28 November 2013

This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

Domestic Work Policy Brief no. 6

“Meeting the needs of my family too”: Maternity protection and work-family measures for domestic workers

01 July 2013

This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

Domestic workers

Decent work for domestic workers in Asia and the Pacific: Manual for trainers

27 June 2012

Invisible and undervalued no more! Domestic work is now recognized as a true occupation and domestic workers have the right to decent work, respect and dignity just like all other workers. These principles are now enshrined in international labour standards aimed at improving the working and living conditions of the millions of workers - many of them women and girls, and often migrants - caring for the families and households of others.

Domestic Work Policy Brief no. 5

Coverage of domestic workers by key working conditions laws

13 June 2011

This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

Domestic Work Policy Brief no. 4

Global and regional estimates on domestic workers

27 May 2011

This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

Domestic Work Policy Brief no. 3

Measuring the economic and social value of domestic work

19 May 2011

This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.

Domestic Work Policy Brief no. 2

Working hours in domestic work

19 May 2011

This document is part of a series of briefs on issues and approaches to promoting decent work for domestic workers.