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Domestic work, wages, and gender equality: Lessons from developing countries

Domestic work, wages, and gender equality: Lessons from developing countries

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by IDWFED published Nov 30, 2015 12:00 AM
Contributors: Martin Oelz and Uma Rani/ILO
The ILO continues to examine what works to ensure enforcement of rights in the domestic work sector. This new paper looks at gaps in minimum wage coverage and compliance across a diverse group of developing countries: Brazil, Costa Rica, India, Indonesia, Mali, Mexico, Peru, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, and Viet Nam. Presenting empirical evidence on labour market inequality and along gender lines, the paper discusses questions of regulatory design and the need for innovative and adapted enforcement strategies for the domestic work sectors, drawing from real examples.

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Research reports, working paper

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Understanding non-compliance with minimum wages and developing enforcement strategies:

GED Working Paper No. 5/2015 The paper seeks to contribute to a better understanding of developments regarding labour market participation and remuneration in the domestic work sector in comparison with other sectors.

It looks at the basic characteristics of female domestic workers, gaps in minimum wage coverage, compliance, and the extent of minimum wage violations.

Presenting empirical evidence on labour market inequality along gender lines, the paper discusses the role of minimum wages for reducing gender disparity, questions of regulatory design and enforcement issues.

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http://www.ilo.org/global/publications/working-papers/WCMS_430902/lang--en/index.htm
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