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When you sign up for GTM you have access to a wide range of services and support for your household payroll, tax, and employee offerings.

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Exceptional support team helps you stay legal, avoid fines and penalties, and protect your family and employee.

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A policy may be required in your state but we have you covered from obtaining your policy to managing audits and invoices.

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Get a complimentary, no-obligation consultation about your household employment situation, tax requirements, and more.

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Understand State Household Employment Laws

Laws regarding employment of household workers vary from state to state.

Click below to see employment laws, rules and regulations including minimum wage, workers' compensation, and overtime pay for your state or region.

Arkansas Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Arkansas, the current minimum wage is $11.00/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Arkansas, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules:
    • Household employees in Arkansas are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is not required for live-in employees.
Arizona Rules
  • Minimum Wage: 
    • In Arizona, the current minimum wage is $14.35/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Arizona, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Household employees in Arizona are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is not required for live-in employees.
California Rules

Minimum Wage in California

Workers’ Compensation

  • in California, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance on their homeowner's insurance policy. Contact your homeowner's insurance broker for more information, or contact GTM for a quote.

Overtime Rules

  • Hourly employees in California are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week or over 9 hours in a day.

Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights: California has special laws that pertain to the employment of domestic workers. Read more about The California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights

Other Requirements in California:

Colorado Rules
  • ​​Minimum Wage
    • In Colorado, the current minimum wage is $13.65/hour.
    • Workers’ Compensation
      • In Colorado, household employers are required to have a workers’ compensation policy for all domestic workers working 40 hours or more in a week, or working 5 days or more in a week.
    • Overtime Rules
      • In Colorado, hourly employees are entitled to an overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime pay is not required for live-in employees.
Connecticut Rules
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  • Minimum Wage
    • In Connecticut, the current minimum wage is $15.69/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Connecticut, a household employer is required to have workers’ compensation insurance if their employee works 26 or more hours in a week. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Household employees in Connecticut are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is also required for live-in employees.
Florida Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Florida, the current minimum wage is $12/hour, increasing to $13 on September 30, 2024.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Florida, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • In Florida, hourly employees are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week.
Georgia Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Georgia, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Georgia, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • In Georgia, hourly employees are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week.
    • Overtime is not required for live-in employees.
Illinois Rules
  • Minimum Wage in Illinois
    • $15.40/hour in Chicago.
    • $13.70/hour in Cook County
    • $14/hour in the rest of Illinois
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Illinois, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Hourly employees in Illinois are entitled to an overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime pay is not required for live-in employees.
  • Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
    • Illinois has special laws that pertain to the employment of domestic workers. Please review them here.
Louisiana Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Louisiana, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Louisiana, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules:
    • Household employees in Louisiana are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is not required for live-in employees.
Massachusetts Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Massachusetts, the current minimum wage is $15/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Massachusetts, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Hourly employees in Massachusetts are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week.
  • Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights
    • Massachusetts has special laws that pertain to the employment of domestic workers. Please review them here.
Minnesota Rules
  • Minimum Wage in Minnesota
    • $14.50/hour in Minneapolis, increasing to $15.57 on July 1, 2024
    • $11.50/hour in St. Paul, increasing to $12.25 on July 1, 2024
    • $8.63/hour in the rest of Minnesota 
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Minnesota, workers’ compensation insurance is required if an employee earns more than $1,000 in a quarter. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules:
    • Hourly employees in Minnesota are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work more than 40 hours in a week. Overtime is also required for live-in employees if they work more than 48 hours in a week.
Missouri Rules
  • Minimum Wage:
    • In Missouri, the current minimum wage is $12.30/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation:
    • In Missouri, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules:
    • Hourly employees in Missouri are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week.
North Carolina Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In North Carolina, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In North Carolina, coverage is only required for any employer with more than 10 full-time non-seasonal laborers. However, we strongly recommend household employers obtain a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Workers in North Carolina are entitled to an overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime is not required for live-in workers.
Ohio Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Ohio, the current minimum wage for household employers is $7.25/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Ohio, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. You can obtain it through the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Hourly employees in Ohio are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime is not required for live-in employees.
Oregon Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Oregon, the current minimum wage is based on location within the state:
      • $15.45/hour - Portland Metro 
      • $14.20/hour - Standard
      • $13.20/hour - Non-urban counties
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Oregon, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, GTM strongly recommends obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • In Oregon, household employees are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. They must be given at least 24 consecutive hours of rest each calendar week. If the employee agrees to work on their day of rest, they must be paid overtime for each hour they work that day. Overtime compensation is required for live-in employees if they work more than 44 hours in a workweek.
Pennsylvania Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    •  in Pennsylvania, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour. 
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Pennsylvania, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, GTM strongly recommends obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Hourly employees in Pennsylvania are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked if they work over 40 hours in a week. Overtime is not required for live-in employees.
Rhode Island Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Rhode Island, the current minimum wage is $13/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • Household employers in Rhode Island are not required to have workers’ compensation coverage for any full- or part-time employees. However, you can choose a voluntary policy to protect both you and your employee. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Household employees in Rhode Island are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is not required for live-in employees and isn’t required when work is performed on a holiday.
Texas Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • in Texas, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • in Texas, household employers are not required to have workers’ compensation insurance. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules:
    • in Texas, hourly employees are entitled to an overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime pay is not required for live-in employees.
U.S. Virgin Island Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In the U.S. Virgin Islands, the current minimum wage is $10.50/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In the U.S. Virgin Islands, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation insurance. 
  • Overtime Rules:
    • Time and a half of the regular hourly rate must be paid for all hours worked over 8 hours each day and for over 40 hours worked in any week, including any hours worked on the 6th and 7th consecutive day of work.
Utah Rules
  • Minimum Wage
    • In Utah, the current minimum wage is $7.25/hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Utah, household employers are required to have workers’ compensation coverage for any household employee who works 40 or more hours per week for the same employer. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Hourly employees in Utah are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is not required for live-in employees or when work is performed on a holiday.
Virginia Rules
  •  Minimum Wage
    • In Virginia, the current minimum wage is $12 per hour.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • In Virginia, household employers are not required to have a workers’ compensation policy. However, we strongly recommend obtaining one to protect both you and your employee(s). Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • In Virginia, hourly employees are entitled to a special overtime pay rate of at least 1.5 times their regular hourly wage for all overtime worked, if they work over 40 hours in a week.
West Virginia Rules
  • Minimum Wage in West Virginia
    • $8.75/hour for households with six or more employees
    • $7.25/hour for households with fewer than six employees
    • Employees under 20 years of age can be paid a training wage of $6.40/hour for the first 90 days of employment.
  • Workers’ Compensation
    • Household employers in West Virginia are not required to have workers’ compensation coverage for any full- or part-time employees. However, we strongly recommend obtaining a policy. Please contact GTM for a price quote.
  • Overtime Rules
    • Household employees in West Virginia are required to be paid at least time and a half for hours worked over 40 in a seven-day workweek. Overtime compensation is not required for live-in employees or for work performed on holidays.

GTM's Guide to Household Employment Wage Laws by State describes what's required in all states and jurisdictions.

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