Department of Labor releases payment guide for home care workers

In January of 2015, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that home care workers are required to receive federal minimum wage and overtime pay. The DOL released a guidebook in April of 2016 to advise seniors and family members on how to properly compensate their home care workers.

Home care workers include workers who provide personal care, health-care related, fellowship and protection services. These workers include home health aides, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and caregivers.

Over the next couple weeks, we’ll cover some of the new requirements for home care providers in different situations.