To browse Academia. Domestic work in Zambia, rooted in the colonial era, has evolved into a critical yet precarious sector for women, who often face exploitation and abuse. This study explores the experiences of domestic workers in Lusaka, focusing on the socio-economic factors that contribute to their vulnerabilities, including inadequate access to information and lack of organized representation.
Using qualitative interviews, the research reveals ongoing challenges despite new legislation, highlighting the roles of various stakeholders in shaping working conditions. International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, The paper examines the importance of the Minimum Wage and Conditions of Employment Act Cap of the laws of Zambia and how it improves the standard of living conditions of domestic workers in Kitwe Zambia.
The objectives of the study are: To look at the extent to which the Minimum Wage and Conditions of Employment Act Cap of the laws of Zambia is being implemented and its impact on the economic and social well-being living conditions of the workers. And evaluate the factors considered in fixing the minimum wage and examine the challenges and issues surrounding implementation of Minimum Wage and Conditions of Employment Act Cap of the laws of Zambia. Establish the challenges both the employers and employees are facing in the compliance and implementation of the Minimum Wage and Conditions of Employment Act Cap of the laws of Zambia.
To find out the gaps that may be critical in the implementation of the Minimum Wage and Conditions of Employment Act Cap of the laws of Zambia. What measures can be put in place to ensure compliance of the Minimum Wage Act and Conditions of Employment Cap of the laws of Zambia. The researcher used a non-experimental design for this research as it was carried out in an uncontrolled and natural setting of the community under study.
The main method used by the researcher for data collection for the respondents was a structured questionnaire see Appendices because some could not read or communicate in English the researcher translated the questions in the language mostly bemba that they were most comfortable with The researcher found out that there was no compliance with the Minimum Wage and Conditions of employment Act of the laws of Zambia, because most DWEs did not implement it, this is in line with the researcher's alternative hypothesis that the Minimum Wage and Conditions of Employment Act of the laws of Zambia is not being implemented thereby not improving the living standards of domestic workers.
