Domestic workers – a demographic of employees largely comprised of lower-income women of color – are inappropriately exempted from the state’s minimum wage laws. We supported the repeal of this exemption, noting that its impact is sexist, racially discriminatory, and limiting of the economic mobility of domestic workers.

Sponsors

Representative Leonela Felix and Senator Dawn Euer

Status

Passed the House, Held for Further Study in Senate

Session

2023

Bill number

Position

Support