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The Basic Domestic Worker Contract serves as a fundamental legal document establishing employment terms between household employers and domestic workers in India. This contract is essential for formalizing domestic work arrangements, ensuring compliance with Indian labor laws, and protecting both parties' rights and obligations. It should be used when hiring any type of domestic worker, whether full-time or part-time, live-in or live-out. The document encompasses key elements such as wage specifications, working hours, leave entitlements, and duties, while adhering to relevant state and central legislation. It's particularly important given the growing focus on formalizing domestic work relationships in India and ensuring fair treatment of domestic workers.

1. Parties: Identification of the employer and the domestic worker, including full names, addresses, and contact details

2. Background: Brief context about the employment relationship and purpose of the agreement

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the contract including 'workplace', 'duties', 'working hours', etc.

4. Nature of Employment: Specifies the role, whether full-time or part-time, and primary responsibilities

5. Duration of Employment: Start date and whether the contract is fixed-term or ongoing

6. Working Hours and Days: Specified working hours, rest periods, and weekly offs as per applicable laws

7. Wages and Payment: Salary amount, payment schedule, mode of payment, and any deductions

8. Duties and Responsibilities: Detailed list of tasks and responsibilities expected from the domestic worker

9. Leave Entitlement: Annual leave, sick leave, and public holiday arrangements

10. Health and Safety: Workplace safety measures and health-related provisions

11. Termination: Notice periods and grounds for contract termination by either party

12. Governing Law: Specification that the agreement is governed by Indian law

13. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving any disputes between the parties