Domestic workers who work less than 40 hours a week obtained basic employment rights, including workers’ compensation and disability insurance coverage. The law took effect today (Nov. 29).

In an era of shrinking coffers, government seldom thinks like business: trim expenses. It seems that every government “service” is essential. So it should come as no surprise that the answer is to increase revenues by raising tax rates or instituting additional taxes, a luxury that businesses do not have.