A domestic worker is entitled to notice in writing or a verbal notice for an illiterate worker. At the very least this should be explained to the domestic worker if he/she is not able to understand it in written form.

Since domestic workers are not regulated in Uganda, they quite often get exposed to uncontrolled, hazardous and exploitative work harmful to their health or physical, mental, spiritual, moral or social development. Nonetheless, like other workers, a domestic employee is entitled to report suspected wrongdoing to the district labour officer who will attempt to solve the matter with the employee and employer. In the case of failure, the matter can be taken to the labour commissioner.

Domestic workers are not regulated in Uganda; however, in case there is a problem, just like any other employee, a domestic worker may report to the district labour officer who will call the employer to settle the matter. If the complaint is not resolved then the matter may be brought to the attention of the labour commissioner. Or can visit PLA offices.

In order to make it easier to get assistance in case of any problem, a domestic worker should have an employment contract.