Comments on: Domestic Workers Gain Visibility, Legitimacy

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In Review: On Labor Day « Jeffrey C. Goldfarb's Deliberately Considered — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 21:37:07 +0000

[…] Rachel Sherman’s “Domestic Workers Gain Visibility, Legitimacy” noted an advance in labor legislation in the state of New York. She highlighted the achievements of the Domestic Workers Union to agitate and achieve some fundamental rights in the new legislation, concerning overtime, vacation leave and protections against sexual and racial harassment. As she also observed the place of American domestic workers in the global economy and the connection between class and gender, she celebrated the work of the union in empowering its members, through educational programs, research and protecting them from abusive employers. […]

By: Alias

Alias — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:08:27 +0000

“In the case of the horror stories: the near-slave treatment of many live-in workers, clearly existing laws aren’t helping, and illegal immigrants are often wont seek out assistance from any government authorities. My fear is that the worst offenders will go unaffected.”

Without a law with teeth the only employers affected will be those who already treat domestic workers with a touch of humanity. Never mind that the most stringent (and oh how stringent they are) provisions have been stripped out: paid holidays and two weeks notice prior to termination.

I applaud the bill for allowing domestic workers 3 (!) paid days of vacation after working the previous 365 days. That should allow them time to collect themselves before the next grueling year-

The only way this kind of legislation can be enforced is through intimidation by the office of the Attorney General. I would love to see a few high profile cases brought to the public’s eye, and let the New York Post have its way with a few wealthy abusers of domestic workers. Maybe this would bring voluntary compliance to these vague standards, or better yet, bring a touch of humanity for the workers that raise New York’s wealthy children.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:00:26 +0000

I agree with Lauren, that the worst offenders may go unaffected. However, I think this bill addresses those, perhaps well-intentioned, employers engaged in paternalistic labor relations. In other words, many employers may truly believe that they are employers who “take care of their employees.” However, they fail to acknowledge that the basic standards laid out in this bill are not privileges provided as a result of their generosity, but rights due every employee. I think this bill changes the labor relationship in those kind of households and properly formalizes some important labor standards.

By: Lauren Denigan

Lauren Denigan — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:50:40 +0000

Do you think the passing of this bill will be more than a symbolic step towards legitimization?

In the case of the horror stories: the near-slave treatment of many live-in workers, clearly existing laws aren’t helping, and illegal immigrants are often wont seek out assistance from any government authorities.

My fear is that the worst offenders will go unaffected.