With regard to so-called housekeepers, there is a movement to appeal to the courts and demand improvement, saying that it is not suitable for the times that it is not covered by workers' compensation. started.
In the case where the government stipulates that the Labor Standards Act does not apply to housekeepers because they work in the home under a contract between individuals and work under the direction of an employer because they are different from ordinary workers, such as their working hours are not clear. are not covered by workers' compensation except for
On the other hand, a lawsuit has been filed claiming that such measures are outdated, and an NPO has gathered more than 30,000 signatures to request improvements.
Under these circumstances, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has started a fact-finding survey to understand the working style of housekeepers.
We distribute survey forms through housekeeper referral offices, etc., and ask them about their duties and contracts, why they chose to work as a housekeeper, and any troubles they face while working.
Since it is the first time in about 60 years that we have investigated the working style of housekeepers in detail, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will consider the necessity of new measures based on the results.