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Senator Kamala Harris and Representative Pramila Jayapal have proposed legislation that would ensure that domestic workers are covered by federal labor law. The National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights includes a more modern approach to workplace protections that specifically address the needs of domestic workers. The aforementioned protections include fair scheduling practices, and the creation of a wage and standards board. Due to the nature of domestic labor, workers have a particularly difficult time organizing and fear retaliation, which is why the establishment of the wage and standards board would be such an important step forward.