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S.2569: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 29, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2021
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (14 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 29, 2021
Bill Summary
Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act This bill provides rights and protections for domestic workers (e.g., housekeepers, nannies, caretakers, personal assistants, and chauffeurs), including pay and leave rights, and health and safety protections. Specifically, the bill repeals the exemption of domestic live-in employees from certain minimum wage and maximum hour requirements. Employers must provide written notice of termination and provide at...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 29, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) |