Sindh Assembly Protects Household Workers

Why this is here: The law mandates that domestic workers receive ten casual leave days and eight sick leaves with full pay each year.

The Sindh Assembly in Pakistan passed the Domestic Workers Welfare Bill 2025 on Monday. The bill establishes formal protections for domestic workers throughout the province, requiring employers to provide rest breaks, medical care, and regulated hours. Employers must now issue employment letters, submitting copies to labor inspectors.

The new law prohibits anyone under age 16 from household work. Full-time workers cannot work more than eight hours daily or six days per week, and female workers are entitled to six weeks of paid maternity leave. A Dispute Resolution Committee will address worker complaints, with an appellate authority for appeals.

The bill’s implementation will rely on consistent enforcement and adequate staffing of the labor department. Additionally, the assembly approved the procurement of 500 electric buses for Karachi and pledged stricter action against illegal gutka sales. The assembly also addressed concerns about healthcare access and traffic management, though some motions were rejected.