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Rights of Domestic Workers
Why is it in news?
- According to a survey done in Bengaluru, a staggering 91% of domestic workers lost their salaries for April.
- Among 2,400 domestic workers during the first two weeks of May showed that 87% of the workers were told not to come to work after the lockdown.
Problems faced by Domestic workers during Pandemic and Lockdown:
- Denial of salaries and loss of employment.
- Harassment by employers and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs).
- Anxiety over job security.