All San Francisco and California employees, regardless of their immigration status, including domestic workers, have the right to paid sick leave. Domestic workers include nannies or regular babysitters, house cleaners and home attendants
Frequently Asked Questions for California Domestic Employers with Live-in or 24-Hour Shift Employees
Please refer to Hand in Hand’s California Domestic Worker Employer Legal Responsibilities handout for definitions of domestic workers and other legal requirements.
California Domestic Worker Overtime Rules
This download outlines overtime rules that apply to domestic workers in California who work in private homes. The overtime a domestic worker is entitled to depends on the type of work they do and how they are hired. To determine which rules apply, first identify what category of domestic worker your employee falls under: Personal Attendant,
California Domestic Worker Employer Legal Responsibilities
Before hiring a domestic worker, you should understand your legal obligations under federal, state and local law. All workers are covered by California’s wage and hour laws, regardless of immigration status. This resource provides general information about wage and hour laws covering domestic workers in California hired directly by private households. It is not intended
EMPLOYER GUIDE: Nannies Supervising Online Distance Learning
Check out these great tips on how to set up a fair working relationship with the nanny who is facilitating home learning while schools are closed.
Agreement for Nanny work during COVID
Use this checklist if you are an employer thinking about hiring or re-hiring a nanny in your home during COVID-19.
House Cleaner Employer Checklist During COVID-19
Use this checklist if you are an employer thinking about hiring or re-hiring a house cleaner in your home during COVID-19.
Nanny Employer Checklist During COVID-19
Use this checklist if you are an employer thinking about hiring or re-hiring a nanny in your home during COVID-19.
Non-Toxic Cleaning
Protect workers and yourself by ensuring the cleaning products are non-toxic.
Guidelines for Working with Cleaners
Be a good and fair cleaning client!
