California legislature to vote on a Domestic Workers Bill Of Rights

Bill would guarantee workers overtime pay, breaks and access to kitchen facilities.

from Think Progress

"The California Assembly is expected to vote on Wednesday on a Domestic Worker Bill of Rights, which passed both the Assembly and Senate last year only to be vetoed by Gov. Jerry Brown (D).

"The bill, AB241, would guarantee housekeepers, nannies, and caregivers for the elderly and disabled overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, and the right to use kitchen facilities. It also provides live-in workers the right to eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. …"

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