Tenaganita calls for recognition of domestic workers under labour law

In conjunction with the International Migrants Day, Tenaganita has reiterated its call for recognition of domestic workers under Malaysian labour law and for them to be paid the minimum wage.

Without due recognition under the Employment Act 1955 through changing the current reference from domestic servant to domestic workers, the migrant rights group said the women will continue to be denied of their rights to minimum wage and other protections.

In cases where claims for unpaid wages were brought to the Labour Court, Tenaganita executive director Glorene Das said their application will be filed based on calculations made using the minimum wage as a base...