Provisions of the Domestic Workers New York Bill


·         Hours per Work Week:  Establishes a 40 hour work week for live-out staff; 44 hour work week for live-in staff.

·         Overtime:   Household employer must pay 1.5 times regular rate of pay after 40 hours per week for live-out staff and after 44 hours for live-in staff.

·         A Day of Rest:  Domestic workers are guaranteed to have one day of rest per calendar week, and it should coincide with the employee’s day of worship. Employee must receive overtime pay if they work on their scheduled day of rest.

·         Paid Time Off:  Domestic workers will be entitled to three paid days off per year after one year of employment.
 
·         Unlawful Discriminatory Practices:  Protection against discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability and domestic violence victim status.

·         Workers Compensation Insurance:  Full and part time household employees must be covered by workers compensation insurance.