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New York First State to Grant Domestic Workers’ Disability Benefits

Posted on Aug 22, 2010

Aug. 20, 2010 - New York - After 6 years of struggle, the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights was signed into law by Governor David Paterson in July.

ColorLines.com reports that the bill provides domestic workers with the right to overtime pay, one day off per week, unemployment insurance, and most importantly, disability benefits. The only restriction the bill imposes is that it bans collective bargaining or unionizing. The organizers pushing for the bill allowed for this restriction because they felt that collective bargaining was not a critical issue at the time.

Domestic workers have long struggled for basic rights provided to other types of workers. Because the majority of these workers are immigrants, and approximately 75% are not U.S. citizens, many fear deportation and therefore are reluctant to bring about disability claims for fear of investigation.

(Note: Generally speaking, only immigrants who are lawfully residing in the U.S. are eligible for Social Security disability benefits.)

The inclusion of disability benefits to New York domestic workers is a relief to many who fear the onset of a disabling condition could render them jobless and without alternative income. Since the nature of domestic work is typically unregulated, the bill is slated to provide some structure to the rights of these employees.

As the bill takes effect, many organizers nationwide are gearing up to push for similar bills in their states. Currently, the state of California is pushing for a similar law that also includes the right to collective bargaining.

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Decker Decker Dito & Internicola, LLP the New York Social Security Disability Law Firm.  If you have suffered an injury or illness and unable to work, contact Social Security Disability Lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. at 800. 976. 4904.  Mr. Dito is an experienced trial and disability lawyer who represents disabled and injured individuals and their families in getting the benefits that they deserve. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance", the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has a question about disability benefits contact disability lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.

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