The G5 visa is granted by the U.S. State Department to individuals who enter the United States to work solely as domestic employees in the homes of G4 visa holders.  The employment relationship between G4s and G5s is governed by U.S. state and local labor laws, with additional requirements imposed by the U.S. State Department and the World Bank Group. Bank group staff with a G4 visa and who employ a G5 visa holder must abide by these laws and requirements and demonstrate compliance. Not to do so could constitue a violation of staff rules. Under these laws, the World Bank Group G4 employer must pay social security tax, overtime, minimum wage, Medicare tax, unemployment tax, federal state and local taxes, and provide medical insurance. In addition, the G4 employer must treat the G5 employee in a humane manner. The G4 must also sign a contract with the G5 (and have it translated, if the employee is not a native speaker of English) and bring the employee to mandatory orientation given by the Bank Group and IMF. Failure to do any of the above could constitue a violation of staff rules. If a G4 employer fails to fulfill any of these legal obligations, the G5 can contact the Office of Ethics and Business Conduct, (202 473-0279) which will contact the G-4 and ask for documentation that they have complied with their legal obligations. In all cases, the burden of proof is on the G4 employer, who must keep scrupulous time sheets, tax, and payment records. The G4 must not retaliate against the domestic employee for contacting the EBC. To do so would be staff rules.    |
 
 
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