DC Domestic Worker's Bill of Rights
THE FESTIVAL CENTER IS PROUD TO STAND WITH THE NATIONAL DOMESTIC WORKERS ALLIANCE
In Washington DC, domestic workers are the only group of workers excluded from DC’s Human Rights Act, which protects workers from discrimination on the job. 47,000 domestic workers live in the DMV metro area.
A Domestic Workers Bill of Rights in DC would include domestic workers, many of whom regularly experience sexual harassment, wage theft, and other forms of workplace discrimination, in basic legal rights.
By passing this bill in the DC Council, the legislation would:
Include domestic workers in DC’s Human Rights Act, to provide protection against sexual harassment and discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and other characteristics.
End the exclusion of domestic workers from DC’s occupational health and safety law
Require written agreements between domestic workers and their employers to ensure workers know their rights and employers are aware of their responsibilities
Establish a Domestic Work Outreach and Education Program within the Department of Employment Services (DOES). DOES will collaborate with organizations that work with domestic workers and employers to provide education and training on labor standards in the industry.
