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<p> </p><p>The UK already provides comprehensive employment and social protections
to domestic workers and as a rule, domestic workers in the UK are entitled to the
same employment rights as workers generally – including the National Minimum Wage
(unless they are treated as if they are a member of the family), statutory sick pay,
paid annual leave, protections from discrimination and unfair dismissals as well as
other protections.</p><p> </p><p>We are fully committed to ensuring that domestic
workers are able to access their rights. Anyone who believes they are being mistreated
by their employer in any way has access to a number of organisations who can help
including the police, the Pay and Work Rights Helpline and Employment Tribunals.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government is also focused on ensuring that overseas domestic workers are
informed about their rights and immigration and borders staff are trained to recognise
potential victims of abuse. Overseas domestic workers must have been employed for
12 months before a visa will be granted and must have a signed statement of terms
and conditions of employment in line with the National Minimum Wage legislation. Every
overseas domestic worker is also provided with a letter informing them of their rights
in the UK and where to get help if needed. This letter is provided in a range of languages
as well as English.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,
all foreign diplomats in the UK are required to respect our laws, including employment
regulations. The FCO treats any allegation of mistreatment of staff in diplomatic
households very seriously. Any allegations that the law has been broken are investigated
by the police and the FCO will take appropriate steps to assist the investigation
which may include requesting the withdrawal of diplomatic immunity.</p><p> </p><p>
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