The EU Court of Justice has ruled that domestic employers must implement a system to measure daily working hours, ensuring compliance with Directive 2003/88 on working time. This decision aims to protect workers by allowing them to reliably track their hours and prevent unfair treatment.
While specific adjustments for the domestic work sector may be allowed, they cannot compromise workers’ rights.
This ruling by the EU Court of Justice is a significant step forward for the rights of domestic workers, a predominantly female workforce often left unprotected – says Grace Papa, EFFAT Secretary for Domestic Workers. She added: ‘Establishing a system to measure daily working hours is not only essential to ensuring fair working conditions but also complies with the Working time Directive. This judgment reinforces the principle that no worker, regardless of the setting, should be denied their basic rights. It’s a victory for justice and dignity in the domestic work sector’.
The Court also highlighted potential indirect gender discrimination, given that domestic work is predominantly performed by women. Employers and policymakers must take note to ensure fairness and transparency.
To see the judgment of the Court of Justice: https://aeur.eu/f/ews
