New Podcast: Hiring Home Caregivers: Know the Law

Walnut Creek CA

21 April, 2021

12:49 PM

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Studies show that universally, people prefer to stay in their own homes as they age rather than moving into a facility. Who wouldn’t, right? That, however, means that those same people will be hiring in-home caregivers, and there are a few different ways of doing so. If you don’t end up working with an agency that provides someone for you, you may end up hiring a caregiver directly and may unknowingly be stepping into the shoes of an employer. With that option comes several legal requirements that an employer must follow. In a new episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten sits down with Jon Babione of Ferber Law. He practices in a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims, in the California state and federal courts, as well as the office of the Labor Commissioner. Jon and Kirsten discuss the requirements involved, and Jon provides some best practices to follow when hiring a caregiver to avoid and mitigate any legal issues. Big Three from Episode #062: It’s important to understand wage orders and necessary laws.Know how you are utilizing your employee. Keep track of all work by maintaining accurate and labor code-compliant time records.At the end, we had a Q&A session answering your top questions about the legal regulations discussed, but if you have more questions, feel free to reach out to us for help: by calling us at 925-943-2740 or emailing us at [email protected]. Tune In Now! >> [Ad] Estate planning is vital to ensure that you and your family are protected and prepared throughout your later years of life and beyond. Please don’t wait until it’s too late. Schedule a free discovery call today, and we’ll review your case to make sure all your needs are met.