Q: 11-8-15. Has there been a recent change in the law impacting the definition of OT hours worked for live-in caregivers?
My father has live-in care through a licensed home health care agency in Florida. He needs a CNA as he requires assistance with all ADL's. There are multiple caregivers who work 12 hrs daily with the remainder for sleep and free time. I would like to know if the law, state or federal, requires overtime pay for the sleep and free time hours because they must be in the home and available if he needs them during those hours.
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Pehaps this will help a little: http://www.businessinsider.com/what-new-overtime-law-means-for-everyone-2015-6
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