A Supreme Court-mandated committee said domestic workers do not need a separate law, citing coverage under new Labour Codes. Rights groups disagree, arguing these codes target formal establishments and ignore private households, leaving millions of women workers without social security, maternity benefits, or protection from exploitation.
Click to View MoreThe domestic workforce, mostly women from marginalized communities, faces exploitation due to informal work and lack of rights. Denied fair wages and protection, they remain invisible. The Supreme Court directed the Centre to form an expert committee to draft a protective law.
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