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Introduced
07/15/2019
07/15/2019
In Committee
07/15/2019
07/15/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to enhance the rights of domestic workers, and for other purposes. This bill provides rights and protections for domestic workers, including pay and leave rights, and health and safety protections. The bill, among other things repeals the exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 for domestic live-in employees from certain minimum wage and maximum hour requirements; requires written notices of termination and allow other communications for live-in domestic employees; requires written agreements for domestic workers covering wages, sick leave, benefits, and other matters; allows domestic workers to request and receive changes to work schedules due to personal events; sets forth certain privacy rights for domestic workers; expands coverage to domestic workers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against discrimination in employment; and increases the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for certain Medicaid-funded medical services provided by domestic workers. The Department of Labor shall (1) award grants for a domestic worker national hotline for reporting emergencies, training on hazards facing domestic workers, and workforce investment activities for domestic workers; and (2) establish a Domestic Worker Wage and Standards Board to investigate standards in the domestic workers industry. Labor must provide domestic workers with a document that describes the rights and protections under the domestic workers bill of rights. The Department of Health and Human Services must collect state Medicaid program data on the personal or home care aide workforce.
AI Summary
This bill, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, aims to enhance the rights and protections for domestic workers, including live-in domestic employees, domestic workers who provide Medicaid-funded services, and other domestic workers. Key provisions include:
- Repealing the exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act for live-in domestic employees from certain minimum wage and maximum hour requirements, and requiring written notices and ability to communicate for live-in domestic employees.
- Establishing rights and protections for domestic workers, such as requiring written agreements, providing earned sick days, fair scheduling practices, privacy protections, and breaks for meals and rest.
- Expanding coverage of domestic workers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against discrimination in employment.
- Increasing the federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP) for Medicaid-funded services provided by domestic workers to support the domestic worker workforce.
- Establishing a Domestic Worker Wage and Standards Board to investigate industry standards and issue recommendations to the Secretary of Labor.
- Providing grants for community-based education, outreach, and enforcement of domestic worker rights.
The bill aims to bring domestic work out of the shadows, improve wages and working conditions, and support the millions of workers and families who rely on domestic workers.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Kamala Harris (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 07/15/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2112/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2112/BILLS-116s2112is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2112/BILLS-116s2112is.pdf.pdf |
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