Private House Workers – An Essential and Recognized Trade in Argentina

In Argentina, the domestic workers play a fundamental role in society. 

These professionals take care of domestic tasks and home care, allowing many people to balance their work responsibilities with their family life. 

In addition to ensuring a clean and orderly environment, these employees provide care and support to families across the country.

It is necessary to recognize the value and importance of these workers, and in this regard, Argentina has enacted the National Law on Domestic Employees to guarantee their rights and provide them with adequate benefits. 

Among the labor rights to which they have access are the limitation of the working day, minimum wage, and paid vacations, among others.

These workers can also access social programs that help them cover basic needs and improve their quality of life. 

These programs are a fundamental support for employees who are in a situation of social vulnerability or with limited income.

Domestic workers: who are they?

Home workers who perform tasks such as:

• Cleaning;
• Maintenance;
• Follow up;
• Personal assistant;
• Follow up;
• Non-therapeutic care for the sick, elderly and people with disabilities.

Apart from that, this regime has categories that vary depending on the number of weekly hours worked. These are:

• Less than 12 hours per week
• 12 to 16 hours per week
• 16 hours per week or more

In addition to having access to social benefits, home workers also have access to the social rate on public transport trips made with the Sube Card.

In addition, they can also do social work and obtain a certificate, and be entitled to retirement and sub-benefits.

For example, they will be able to access the Food Program holders of Pregnancy Benefit or AUH for their daughters or sons up to 14 years of age.

This program is an important tool to ensure that low-income families have access to more adequate and quality food.

Conclusion

Domestic workersIn addition to having certain labor rights guaranteed by law, they are also entitled to numerous social benefits.

The resources from these social programs are important tools to help these families increase their income.

In this way, they will be able to invest in a better quality of life through food, education, well-being, health and entertainment.