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, Non-Personal Attendant or Companion. Check if your employee falls into any of the exempted worker types, then follow the rules that apply to the category that pertains to your employee.
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