Chaleff Rehwald, a law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of caregivers, is pleased to announce a recent client award in an overtime claim before the Labor Commissioner. Although each caregiver overtime case is unique, many of the same issues come up over and over again. Many times, caregivers are afraid to seek justice because […]
read moreIf you are a caregiver, providing care to an individual inside their private home, special laws exist to protect you from wage theft. Wage theft occurs when an employer fails to pay an employee the legally required overtime and minimum wages. In 2014 the Domestic Workers’ Bill of Rights (“DWBR”) became law. This law means […]
read moreIn September 2016 the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (DWBR), which guarantees overtime pay for in-home caregivers, became permanent. Under the DWBR, in-home caregivers must be paid overtime compensation when working more than 9 hours a day or 45 hours a week. In my experience, very few 24-hour caregivers are paid correctly. With California’s increase in […]
read moreCaregivers are often overworked and underpaid. Thankfully, California has enacted strong laws to protect caregivers and make it easier for them to recover unpaid overtime. Still, many caregivers don’t to pursue their claims. Here are some of the most common concerns we hear from caregivers and the reasons why these concerns should not prevent caregivers […]
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