Overview
The Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (“The Act”) establishes requirements for employers of domestic workers. Under this law, employers must create a written agreement with their domestic workers. Additionally, domestic workers must receive online resources, public education, and outreach. The Office of Wage-Hour has provided a sample Domestic Worker Contract template, claim form, and additional resources to ensure compliance and to inform employees of their rights. Additional resources are provided below.
The Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (“The Act”) establishes requirements for employers of domestic workers. Under this law, employers must create a written agreement with their domestic workers. Additionally, domestic workers must receive online resources, public education, and outreach. The Office of Wage-Hour has provided a sample Domestic Worker Contract template, claim form, and additional resources to ensure compliance and to inform employees of their rights. Additional resources are provided below.
Domestic Worker Services Contract
The Act requires individuals/hiring entities in the District of Columbia to enter into a “Services Contract” when hiring domestic workers.
We’ve provided the “Services Contract” template below that includes all required details under The Act.
The Act requires individuals/hiring entities in the District of Columbia to enter into a “Services Contract” when hiring domestic workers.
We’ve provided the “Services Contract” template below that includes all required details under The Act.
How to File a Claim
Employees who do not receive a Services Contract outlining their employment terms and conditions may file a claim.
Employees who do not receive a Services Contract outlining their employment terms and conditions may file a claim.
If other wage law rights are violated, domestic workers can file a claim, by clicking HERE.
Resources
Law: D.C. Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022
Law: D.C. Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022
Department Of Employment Services
Office of Wage-Hour
Phone: 202-671-1880
Website: does.dc.gov/service/office-wage-hour-compliance-0
Email: [email protected]
Office of Wage-Hour
Phone: 202-671-1880
Website: does.dc.gov/service/office-wage-hour-compliance-0
Email: [email protected]
U.S. Department of Labor
1-866-4-USA-DOL
U.S. DOL Domestic Worker Fact Sheets
1-866-4-USA-DOL
U.S. DOL Domestic Worker Fact Sheets
DMV Chapter, National Domestic Workers Alliance
Website: domesticworkers.org/membership/chapters/dmv-chapter
Email: [email protected]
Website: domesticworkers.org/membership/chapters/dmv-chapter
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 202-524-3835
Related Services:
Service Contact:
Office of Wage-Hour Compliance
Contact Email:
Contact Phone:
(202) 671-1880
Contact Fax:
(202) 673-6411
Contact TTY:
(202)-698-4817
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Service Location:
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
GIS Address:
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE
City:
Washington
State:
DC
Zip:
20019