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