What ILO Convention 189 Domestic Workers 2011 - Decent Work, Minimum Standards and Recruitment Regulation requires
The Domestic Workers Convention 2011 (No. 189) was adopted by the International Labour Conference at its 100th Session on 16 June 2011 and entered into force on 5 September 2013. It is the first binding international instrument specifically addressing the rights of domestic workers, a workforce of approximately 75.6 million workers globally (ILO 2024 estimates) that has historically been excluded from labour protections. Article 1 defines domestic work as work performed in or for a household or households, and domestic worker as any person engaged in domestic work within an employment relationship. Article 3 establishes fundamental rights including freedom of association and effective recognition of right to collective bargaining, elimination of forced labour, child labour, and discrimination. Article 6 requires Member States to ensure domestic workers enjoy effective protection against all forms of abuse, harassment and violence. Article 7 ensures domestic workers informed of terms and conditions of employment. Articles 9-12 cover specific protections including: written employment contracts, payment of wages at least monthly, equal treatment regarding hours of work, paid annual leave, weekly rest period of at least 24 consecutive hours, occupational safety and health, social security. As of 2024, 36 States have ratified Convention 189.
Pillar: Workplace · Authority: International Labour Organization (ILO) - Geneva; ILO Committee of Experts on the Application of Conventions and Recommendations (CEACR); Conference Committee on Application of Standards; Member State Ministries of Labour and Domestic Worker Trade Unions · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
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- ILO Domestic Workers Convention 2011 (No. 189), adopted by International Labour Conference 100th Session on 16 June 2011, entered into force 5 September 2013 - first binding international instrument on domestic worker rights covering all aspects of employment relationship
- ILO Domestic Workers Recommendation 2011 (No. 201), adopted alongside Convention 189 - non-binding companion instrument providing additional guidance on implementation including model contract provisions, recommended working time standards, and migration considerations
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