Domestic work Industry in India and Problems Faced by Domestic Workers

The paper has analysed the relationship of gender and awareness level regarding the realisation of workers about their rights. It observed the working conditions and work life balance of the workers. The paper has also made the comparison of the awareness level amongst workers in different zones of Punjab. Last but not the least; the paper has explored the relationships of the employers and employees in this sector. On the basis of the analysis, it has been recommended to improve the employer- employee relationships, working conditions and improvements in labour legislations. The paper is limited certain conditions such as; it is confined to the state of Punjab; it is limited to working conditions, employment relationships and awareness of the workers. In sum, socio-economic condition of the domestic help workers is not good. They face problems both at home and work place. They have a very massive work load with less compensation. There is no homogeneity in their wage structure and their wages are very low. However, they are compelled to do this job because of lower education or poor financial background. They are exploited at their working place and in some cases, even at their own homes by their own husbands or in–laws. It is necessary to make them aware about the exploitation and inspire them to organize themselves for protecting their rights and also to work for implementation of laws by the government. The present paper will discuss the background of the domestic work industry. Further it will also put some light on domestic workers around the globe and what is the situation of the same in Indian context. Next part of the paperer concentrates on the work and working conditions of the domestic workers and problems faced by the domestic workers at work-place.