Effective January 1, 2015, most direct care workers are entitled to be paid at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay. If you are a direct care worker employed by a home care agency or another employer other than the person you assist or that person’s family or household, then you are entitled to be paid at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay. If you’re employed only by the person you assist or that person’s family or household, then you may or may not be entitled to minimum wage and overtime pay, depending on your duties.
Use the resources on this page to help determine whether or not these wage protections apply to you.
Resources
Self-Assessment
"Am I entitled to federal minimum wage and overtime pay?"
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Download a Worker Rights Guide in English or Spanish |
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Download a Workers Rights Card for Direct Care Workers in English or Spanish |
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