Calabasas Caregiver Attorneys

Serving Bakersfield, San Bernardino, Stockton, & Modesto

Caregivers often face distinctive challenges in the workplace, such as discrimination, wage and overtime violations, unfair treatment, or scheduling conflicts due to their responsibilities. At Gaines & Gaines, APLC, our attorneys have a comprehensive understanding of employment law and can help caregivers understand and assert their rights, negotiate settlements, and if necessary, take legal action to combat unjust practices. 

Our firm has been serving California employees for over 50 years and would be honored to hear how we can support you. Call us at (866) 400-4450 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Common Employment Violations by Cargivers

• Unpaid Overtime: Caregivers often work long hours, exceeding the standard 40-hour work week. This is particularly true for caregivers providing around-the-clock care. Whether employed directly by a family or through an agency, California has strict laws regarding compensation for this overtime, and if employers neglect to pay the required overtime wages, you could have a case against them.
• Failure to Provide Meal and Rest Breaks: California law mandates that employers provide unpaid 30-minute meal breaks for every five hours worked and paid 10-minute rest breaks for every four hours. Some employers do not adhere to these requirements, thereby violating the rights of caregivers.
• Misclassification of Employees: Some employers intentionally misclassify caregivers as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits, overtime, and taxes. This practice is a direct violation of employment law, and the caregiver could be entitled to back pay and additional damages. 
• Retaliation for Reporting Violations: Employers may retaliate against caregivers who report legal violations or participate in investigations, which is strictly prohibited under California law. 
• Discrimination and Harassment: Employers cannot discriminate against or harass caregivers based on their race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. 
• Failure to Provide Leave: Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), caregivers are entitled to take a leave of absence to care for a family member with a serious health condition. Employers who deny or deter these rights are violating labor law.