Domestic workers are not mopping up, when it comes to decent wages

Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Switzerland’s household help is likely to be covered by a minimum wage contract, thanks to the Schengen Accord on the free movement of people in Europe. A committee reviewing the situation of various cross-border workers is recommending that Switzerland adopt a typical household worker contract with minimum wage, for anyone working at least five hours a week for the same employer. Babysitters, minors and family members or partners would be excluded from the coverage.

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