Difficulties Beleaguering Labour Law In Regulating Domestic Work In Zimbabwe

Abstract

This article examines the regulatory challenges presented by using labour law to regulate domestic work. The article presents analyse the Zimbabwe domestic worker regulations and the challenges in enforcing them. The article points to the ILO Convention 189 as an inspiration for regulating domestic work. It calls for innovation in domestic work regulation in order to match the unique nature of the sector. The discrepancy between the realities of the world of work and the socio-economic assumption that constitute the fundamentals of labour laws are highlighted. The article concludes by calling for a rethinking of the application of labour law in domestic work in order to make labour rights a reality for domestic workers.