Problemática da violação dos direitos dos trabaladores: o caso dos empregos domésticos cidade de Maputo

Abstract

This final paper for the Bachelor of Laws degree from the Faculty of Law of Eduardo Mondlane University (UEM) addresses “The problem of violation of workers’ rights: the case of domestic workers in the city of Maputo”. The topic is relevant due to the importance of domestic work in Mozambique, both in terms of jobs and its social and economic implications. Given the country’s recent democratic transition, the issue of workers’ rights and human rights is imperative in academic, political and social spheres.

The study analyzes the relationship between domestic work and the violation of workers’ rights, focusing on the city of Maputo and its surrounding areas. The general objective is to investigate the violation of the rights of domestic workers, identifying its causes and consequences, and assessing its social impact. The specific objectives include: (i) contextualizing domestic work in the city of Maputo; (ii) evaluating respect for the rights of domestic workers; and (iii) identifying strategies adopted by these workers to address the violation of their rights.

The motivation for this study is based on the Domestic Work Regulation (Decree 40/2008, of 26 November) and the persistent violation of the rights of domestic workers. This regulation resulted from demands by feminists and trade union movements that sought to dignify domestic work, which has historically been marginalized. The research reveals that, despite legal protections, there are no effective mechanisms for implementing the decree, resulting in scenarios of rights violations that are often silenced or ignored.( TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)