"Domestic workers across the United States are doing critical work to ensure that our economy functions and our families and communities thrive. Families employing domestic workers may have little experience as employers and may not understand their legal responsibilities, their employees' rights, and best practices for maintaining a high-quality, healthy and safe employment environment."

 

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Persons employed in domestic service in private homes are covered by the FLSA

Domestic service workers include companions, babysitters, cooks, waiters, maids, housekeepers, nannies, nurses, janitors, caretakers, handymen, gardeners, home health aides, personal care aides, and family chauffeurs.

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File a Wage Complaint

The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is responsible for enforcing some of the nation’s most comprehensive federal labor laws on topics including the minimum wage, overtime pay, child labor, and worker protections in certain temporary guest worker programs.

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Employees in the cleaning industry face a number of hazards

Employees in the cleaning industry face a number of hazards. Cleaning industry employees may be exposed to potentially hazardous chemicals, may be asked to work with equipment that can present a danger and may be asked to perform various tasks that may cause an injury or illness if not performed properly.

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File a Safety Complaint

Workers have the right to file a confidential safety and health complaint and request an OSHA inspection of your workplace if you believe there is a serious hazard or if you think your employer is not following OSHA standards.