Domestic workers can now claim compensation for injury, death or disease suffered while on duty since 1994.
The Constitutional Court upheld a High Court ruling, declaring a section of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act unconstitutional.
Domestic workers challenged the legislation, saying it infringes on their rights. The court says their exclusion has a stigmatising effect.
It also says domestic workers remain severely exploited, undermined and devalued. The court ordered the Labour Department to pay the costs of the case.
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Source: eNCA
