Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare formulates guidelines for working hours, etc. to ensure working environment for housekeepers.
Study by a research institute has revealed that domestic workers who have direct contracts with families are not subject to the Labor Standards Act. It is desirable to limit working hours to eight hours a day, and that it is necessary to check that the amount of remuneration is not so low as to be less than the minimum wage. The Ministry of Health and Welfare says, "We would like you to take into consideration the contents of the guidelines, discuss the details of your contract thoroughly"