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Minimum Wage for Domestic Workers
New Order or Decree
Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
On August 24, 2022, the National Wage Committee issued Resolution No. CNS-11-2022, which sets the minimum wage for domestic work at RD$10,000.00. This resolution was issued in compliance with International Labor Organization’s Convention 189 on domestic workers.
Working Conditions of Domestic Workers Regulated by Resolution
New Regulation or Official Guidance
Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
The Minister of Labor, through Resolution 14-2022, formalized the regulations for the labor relations between domestic workers and their employers. The resolution recognizes rights, such as the entitlement to an eight-hour workday, overtime pay, and registration in the social security system, conditions that were not regulated before.
Co-payment for High-cost Illnesses Reduced by 50% for Affiliated Workers
New Regulation or Official Guidance
Author: Javier Suárez, Partner – BDS, Member of Littler Global
On September 22, 2002, the National Social Security Council issued Resolution No.553-02, which reduces by 50% the co-payment of the Family Health Insurance (SFS) of the Contributory Regime for hospitalization services, cesarean sections, surgeries, renal transplants, and other high-cost diseases. It also extends coverage of high-cost drugs.
