Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Wednesday signed into law the Domestic Workers' bill.
The Head of State stressed that work dignifies human beings. Therefore, it must be respected and carried out in conditions that ensure the exercise of people's labor rights.
The regulation establishes a working schedule of eight hours a day or 48 hours a week, an income —set by free agreement between the parties— of not less than a minimum wage, and at least 18 years of age to carry out this work.
Likewise, it specifies that the domestic work contract will be written and registered by the employer in the app to be launched by the Ministry of Labor.
In the same way, it regulates the weekly rest day, the facilities to access education, and the granted social benefits, among others.
The law was approved on September 5.
Today's remarks were made in a press conference held at the Government Palace in Lima.
President Vizcarra was joined by Prime Minister Walter Martos and other Cabinet members on the occasion.
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