Home Economics: The Invisible and Unregulated World of Domestic Work
Report
November 1, 2012
This report compiles wage and benefit data from numerous types of domestic workers, including home care workers, nannies, and house cleaners. More than 2,000 workers were interviewed in 14 major metropolitan areas. The report finds that many workers earn very low wages relative to the national median; some earn below the federal minimum wage. The researchers conclude that domestic workers should be included in minimum wage standards in all states where they are currently excluded.