Policies to formalize paid domestic work in Latin America and the Caribbean
Larraitz Lexartza Artza, Ma. José Chaves and Ana Carcedo
ILO
2016
Abstract
domestic worker women workers informal workers employment policy Caribbean Latin America
This report forms part of this effort as it systematizes information on the situation of domestic workers and on key measures countries in the region have taken to formalize and improve working conditions in the domestic work sector.
Policies to formalize paid domestic work in Latin America and the Caribbean
Creators
Larraitz Lexartza Artza
Ma. José Chaves
Ana Carcedo
Contributors
Programme for the Promotion of Formalization in Latin America and the Caribbean.
ILO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Publisher
ILO; Lima
Date published
2016
Number of pages
48 p.
ISBN
9789221285717
Language
English
Asset Type
report
Record Identifier
995219108202676
Table of contents
1. Characteristics of domestic work in Latin Americaand the Caribbean -- 2. Paid domestic work: a job that contributes -- 3. Strategies for formalizing domestic work beyondlegal reforms -- 4. Conclusions and recommendations -- 5. References -- 6. Legislation and regulations consulted.