Domestic Workers Celebrate New Labor Protections

Domestic Workers Celebrate New Labor Protections

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Domestic workers in Illinois are celebrating the passage of a new Bill of Rights that will improve their working conditions. 

The Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will guarantee that they earn the Illinois minimum wage, get one day off a week and are protected against sexual harassment. The new law goes into effect January 1st of 2017.