AgNor town to implement Domestic Workers Act

P ovincial News AgNor town to implement Domestic Workers Act

BUTUAN CITY - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Agusan del Norte recently approved the Municipal Ordinance No. 20-2019 from the municipality of Carmen, “An Ordinance Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) No. 10361, otherwise known as the Domestic Workers Act or Batas Kasambahay in the

The said ordinance, authored by Vice Mayor Ramon M. Calo, aims to respect, promote and protect the fundamental principles and rights of the individuals, especially the domestic helpers at work, including but not limited to, abolition, elimination of all forms of forced labor, discrimination in employment and occupation, and trafficking of person, especially women and children.

The Municipal Ordinance was anchored on RA 10361 or the “Domestic Workers Act” and also in accordance with Section 447 of the Local Government Code of 1991 which promotes domestic rights.

The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) shall apply to all parties to an Employment contract for the services of the following kasambahay, whether on a live-in or live-out arrangement, such as but not limited to: General House helper; Yaya; Cook; Gardener; Laundry person; and any person who regularly performs domestic work in one household on an occupational basis.However, the following are not covered: Service providers; Family drivers; Children under foster family arrangement; and any other person who performs work By Jessica O. Mellejor Municipality of Carmen, Agusan del Norte.”