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Gina6418 Asked February 2, 2025

Caregiver pay.

What is a reasonable amount to get paid per hour if you are working a 24 hour shift in the state of Virginia

MG8522 Feb 2, 2025
The minimum wage in Virginia just went up to $12.41 per hour on January 1st.

https://doli.virginia.gov/minimum-wage-increase-effective-january-1-2025/

As your employer, your mother also needs to be paying extra for overtime plus whatever is required regarding taxes.

If you plan to continue providing her care, you should see a lawyer to make sure you are both meeting all the legal requirements, have complete documentation, and keep records.

One of my relatives got hit heavily with back taxes, fines and penalties for ignoring these legal requirements.

I think there are others who will chime in that not doing this by the law will harm your mother's situation if she needs Medicaid in the future.

Geaton777 Feb 2, 2025
Are you working for an agency or privately hired?
Gina6418 Feb 2, 2025
its my mother .. she was paying me $700 a week and now she has dropped it to $125/every 24 hours since my sister talked to her and changed it to a rotating 24 hours

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cwillie Feb 2, 2025
Bottom line is it's whatever you are willing to work for, if you feel over burdened and under appreciated no amount is enough and you should look for other employment.

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