<p>“I am aware of the problems being faced by domestic workers. Given the different working patterns, there is a problem in fixing the minimum wage for these workers. As of now a sum of Rs 2,700 has been fixed for eight hours,” the minister said, while addressing a public meeting on the occasion of Domestic Workers’ Day here on Sunday. <br /><br />The proposed Board will ensure protection of rights and social security for the domestic servants, he added. Before the meeting, domestic workers took out a march in the City to create awareness on their rights and dignity. <br /><br />Their demands include recognition enactment of the Unorganised Workers' Bill in the State; a separate board for domestic workers and social security fund; enforcing minimum wages notification effectively and to have proper weekly offs, maternity leaves and grants for medical expenses; halt on trafficking of workers and to control the placement agencies through a system of licence, and to provide timely police assistance to protect them from the harassment and ill-treatment by their employers.<br /></p>
<p>“I am aware of the problems being faced by domestic workers. Given the different working patterns, there is a problem in fixing the minimum wage for these workers. As of now a sum of Rs 2,700 has been fixed for eight hours,” the minister said, while addressing a public meeting on the occasion of Domestic Workers’ Day here on Sunday. <br /><br />The proposed Board will ensure protection of rights and social security for the domestic servants, he added. Before the meeting, domestic workers took out a march in the City to create awareness on their rights and dignity. <br /><br />Their demands include recognition enactment of the Unorganised Workers' Bill in the State; a separate board for domestic workers and social security fund; enforcing minimum wages notification effectively and to have proper weekly offs, maternity leaves and grants for medical expenses; halt on trafficking of workers and to control the placement agencies through a system of licence, and to provide timely police assistance to protect them from the harassment and ill-treatment by their employers.<br /></p>