Montgomery bill pushes for contract for home workers

Montgomery County may become the first in the nation to require those who employ workers in their homes to provide a written contract and offer to negotiate the terms and conditions of the job. A bill sponsored by Councilmen Marc Elrich and George Leventhal would cover those who care for children, the sick and the elderly, or perform housekeeping, cleaning, laundry services.

Both council members said they weren’t concerned that requiring written contracts would affect job options for undocumented workers.