Oregon House approves rights for domestic workers

Published May 7, 2013 9:37pm ET



SALEM, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon House narrowly passed a bill on Tuesday requiring overtime pay, meal breaks and other labor protections for housekeepers, nannies and in-home cooks.

Advocates said the legislation is needed to protect the largely female, immigrant workforce from abuses.

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