domestic worker

collocation in English

meaningsofdomesticandworker

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domestic
adjective
uk
/dəˈmes.tɪk/us
/dəˈmes.tɪk/
relating to a person's ...
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worker
noun[C]
uk
/ˈwɜː.kər/us
/ˈwɝː.kɚ/
someone who works in a particular job or in a ...
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(Definition ofdomesticandworkerfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofdomestic worker

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She had been adomesticworkeruntil she was 65 years of age.
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Adomesticworkermust be provided with a separate bedroom.
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Leaflets are only provided to those who actually apply to stay as adomesticworker.
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Therefore, if something goes wrong thedomesticworkerhas absolutely no redress.
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Does the reduced number of coupons apply to overalls used by thedomesticworker?
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The arrangement is that thedomesticworker, who must be at least 18 years old, must hold an entry clearance for that purpose on arrival here.
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Entry clearance is granted only if thedomesticworkerhas been in paid employment for a substantial time.
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The term 'domesticworker' therefore urgently needs to be changed to 'domestic employee' and the question of contracts and terms of employment urgently needs to be regulated.
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She is giving trained service for a salary which, she tells me, thedomesticworkeris getting for a 20-hour week.
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Now is the time, and it is not too soon to begin, to consider the whole question of raising the status of thedomesticworker.
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I am told by the employment exchanges that adomesticworkerto-day, whatever her qualities, can demand £2 a week and her keep.
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Additionally, the employer must give a written undertaking to provide adequate maintenance and accommodation, including a separate bedroom for thedomesticworker.
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However, we have a law to deal with the situation where such adomesticworkeris maltreated.
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The employer must give a written undertaking to provide adequate maintenance and accommodation, including a separate bedroom for thedomesticworker.
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As a result of the accident, she was unable to continue in her employment as adomesticworker.
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Thedomesticworkertakes a salary from the company at around the personal threshold of £4,615, and the remainder in dividends.
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