New Massachusetts Law Gives Domestic Workers Labor Protections

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http://laborradio.org/2014/07/new-massachusetts-law-gives-domestic-workers-labor-protections/

Posted: July 3, 2014 by laborradio

By Doug Cunningham

Massachusetts domestic workers have labor protections they used to lack, thanks to a new law signed by Governor Deval Patrick this week. The Massachusetts AFL-CIO says the new labor standards will help end abuses and mistreatment of domestic workers in the state. The new law gives domestic workers providing in-home services unemployment insurance, worker’s comp, breaks, sleep and rest periods and minimum wage protection.