Formalising labour
In a welcome move, Sindh Assembly has finally approved and passed the Domestic Workers Welfare Bill 2025 that aims to safeguard the rights of household workers whilst protecting them against exploitation and mistreatment. This new law sets regulated working hours, bars child labour and mandates rest breaks, medical care and written employment contracts - a significant step for what has always remained a largely informal industry.
Household employment in Sindh – by the way, in other parts........
