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Most Domestic Workers in Asia-Pacific Lack Protections for Working Hours and Paid Leave

Erlina Fury Santika 22/04/2026 16:07 WIB

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The ILO report reveals that domestic workers (PRTs) in Asia Pacific still receive minimal protection in terms of working hours and paid leave.

Estimation of the Proportion of Household Workers in Asia Pacific According to the Working Conditions They Receive (2020)

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Estimation of the Proportion of Household Workers in Asia Pacific According to the Working Conditions They Receive (2020)

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An International Labour Organization (ILO) report shows that most domestic workers (PRTs) in Asia Pacific have not yet gained the right to full working hours and leave.

In a survey conducted in 2020, 64% of Asian Pacific PRT respondents did not receive the right to a weekly rest period.

However, there are 18% who receive this right equivalent to or even more advantageous than other workers.

A larger proportion also applies to the option of No entitlement to paid annual leave and restrictions on weekly working hours.

Here are the details of Asian Pacific PRTs according to the working conditions received in 2020 according to the ILO:

Right to a weekly rest period

No entitlement: 64%
Equivalent or more advantageous than other workers: 18%
Others (data not available/federal countries with different provisions across states): 19%

Paid annual leave

No entitlement: 63%
Equivalent or more advantageous than other workers: 19%
Others (data not available/federal countries with different provisions across states): 19%

Restrictions on normal weekly working hours

No entitlement: 71%
Equivalent or more advantageous than other workers: 10%
Others (data not available/federal countries with different provisions across states): 19%.

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."

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