We are frequently contacted by employers with questions regarding various employment issues. The following are some questions we have received regarding travel time, together with some responses. Realize that many employment issues are fact specific. The following questions and answers are not intended to be comprehensive but to give the reader some ways to think about the issues and some citations for further research. We strongly recommend that you consult with legal counsel about your specific situation.
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By now many in the home care industry have heard about recent California and Federal laws which may drastically impact how home care companies operate.
This is the second of two articles. Article 1 summarized some significant changes. This Article provides some possible alternative contractual/care arrangement for home care companies, their employees and the care recipients to consider.
If the traditional in home care company model has now become too expensive for the home care company and/or the care recipient, is there an alternative? An employment type agency model may provide an alternative. As with any legal discussion, you should consult an attorney to determine whether an alternative is right for you.
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By now many in the home care industry have heard about recent California and Federal laws which may drastically impact how home care companies operate.
This is the first of two articles. Article 1 summarizes some significant changes. Article 2 provides some possible alternative contractual/care arrangement for home care companies, their employees and the care recipients to consider.
First, what changed?
A. ASSEMBLY BILL 241
Recently, the California Legislature passed AB 241, known as the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (“DWBR”). There are many components to DWBR and you should consult with an attorney about how the law affects you, but the following is one of the major changes made by this law.
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