Follow
Share

Now that the government both state and Federal have entered into controlling every aspect of caregiving, creating a soup of confusion lawsuits and endless bureaucracy, does anyone know what the financial compensation is for a live in caregiver arrangement per law? I am here in California, very confused.

This question has been closed for answers. Ask a New Question.

3 Answers

Most
Helpful Newest
First Oldest
First
Where can I read about LIVE IN caregivers overtime laws?
Helpful Answer (0)
Report
worriedinCali avatar
W
worriedinCali Apr 2020
You have to pay overtime at time & a half if the caregiver works more than 9 hours a day
or 45 hours in a work week.
caregivers are personal attendants so they are non-exempt employees and are paid hourly. In this state, the employee can’t be classified as an independent contractor either.

I like this resource from care.com
https://www.care.com/homepay/resource-center/requirements-by-state/california

A live in caregiver can work a 24 hour shift but must have 12 hours off following it.

Heres the state’s household employers guide https://www.edd.ca.gov/pdf_pub_ctr/de8829.pdf
(1)
Report
Your local Labor department maybe able to help you. Just make sure you have a Contract in place. Even though your a live in, you get paid. Just like any job, you can only be worked so many hours a day and so many hours a week. Other caregivers will need to be hired if the person needs 24/7 care. Its up to the employer to deduct taxes and SS. With SS they deduct your contribution and have to match it. Make sure they do or it will screw up your future earnings. My cousin found out deductions were being made but his employer was not sending the money to SS.

You should be glad the government is overseeing Caregivers. With people living longer, there needs to be laws in place to protect the Caregivers and the person receiving the care. We have stories on this forum where live in Caregivers have not been paid and are now being kicked out with no place to go. So make sure you have all your ducks in a row. Like any job, you can be fired.
Helpful Answer (1)
Report
D
doctorno Apr 2020
The laws regarding multiple caregivers in multiple shifts makes absolutely no sense to me. One or two good caregivers who get to know their patient is much better than a parade of strangers coming in and out of the home. Lfe is confusing enough for elders...why should time be taken to instruct a new caregiver of the habits, like and dislikes and needs? To me this is very harmful to the client and their families. What do caregivers do when their shift is over? Go with a different agency to make more money. I think you missed the important part of my question. We are a private home that hires private caregivers who live on the premises. Thus far I have not gotten a straight answer from anyone, including my caregiver association, labor lawyers, Internet search.. I do not want to contact a labor group because I do not think they know the ever changing laws here in California. No place to grow old.
(0)
Report
See 1 more reply
There’s no law that sets a specific wage. You just have to pay at least minimum wage and you also need to read up on California’s strict overtime laws because those must be followed too
Helpful Answer (0)
Report
This question has been closed for answers. Ask a New Question.

Recent Questions


Popular Questions


Related Questions

Ask a Question
Subscribe to
Our Newsletter