Effective January 1, 2015, most direct care workers will be required to receive federal minimum wage and overtime pay protections.

Direct care workers are workers who provide home care services, such as certified nursing assistants, home health aides, personal care aides, caregivers, and companions.

Information in this section will help you make sure your workers are paid in accordance with the law.

 
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Self-Assessment

"Am I required to pay minimum wage and overtime pay?"

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