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Guide for Employing Home Care Workers
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently released a new publication to help families that employ home care workers deal with the very strict wage and hour requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the federal minimum wage and overtime law that applies...
Minimum Wage in California to Rise to $15 an Hour
Governor Jerry Brown and state legislators reached an agreement yesterday that will raise the minimum wage in California to $15 per hour by 2022. While not officially signed into law yet, it is expected to be approved by the state assembly soon. California will then...
How to Avoid Discrimination During Interviews
Household employers sometimes struggle with their home being both a personal residence and a workplace for others. The U.S. government enforces many laws and regulations that protect workers against discrimination, so household employers must recognize that their home...
2016 Household Employment Laws
It’s a new year, and with that come changes or new laws and regulations that impact employers across the country, including household employers. Here is a brief overview of 2016 household employment laws. Minimum Wage Minimum wage changes have already occurred in...
