Audience: Domestic workers

San Francisco Paid Sick Leave Requirements for Domestic Employers

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 Employer Legal Responsibilities resource for definitions of domestic workers and other legal requirements. 1. If I hire a domestic worker to work a 24-hour shift, am I required to pay the worker for the full 24 hours? Yes. If you require the worker to be ready

California Domestic Worker Overtime Rules

The following rules 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, how they are hired and whether they live in or out of their employer’s home. To determine which rules apply, first identify what category of

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. The checklist below provides general information about wage and hour laws covering domestic workers in California hired directly by private households or through an