Domestic workers help keep New York running. Nannies, housekeepers, home care aides, cleaners, and caregivers support families and communities every day. Their work makes it possible for others to go to work, care for loved ones, recover from illness, raise children, and maintain their homes. Domestic workers are often immigrants, women, and persons of color who work in private homes, in isolated environments, with limited access to clear legal information or support. But regardless of immigration status, domestic workers in New York have important rights.
Our goal is simple: to make information easy to understand, accessible, and focused on the real workplace issues domestic workers face across New York State. We also want to help employers understand their obligations so they can follow the law and avoid being caught off guard by an unexpected lawsuit. Whether you are seeking information about overtime, wage statements, paid sick leave, live-in worker protections, harassment, retaliation, or time off, this site is meant to be a trusted starting point. Knowledge is protection. Every worker deserves dignity, respect, and fair treatment.
