Abstract
It may be surprising that African countries stand out (with some exceptions) for giving domestic workers basic coverage under the labour law. Many countries worldwide have failed to meet this most basic requirement, and labour law protections are the critical foundation for activating the social and legal changes that are needed to professionalise the sector. Unfortunately, legal protections are not enough. A recent study on migrant domestic workers in the SADC region showed rampant informality across countries, resulting in a dearth of labour law enforcement (ILO, 2022). It is common knowledge that domestic work is under the radar, and employers are not held accountable to the law.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
