Home care workers deliver vital, compassionate care to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities. But too often, home care agencies violate wage laws, denying workers the overtime pay they are legally entitled to.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and many state labor laws, home health aides must be paid 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for every hour worked over 40 in a single workweek. Yet many employers:

Pay a flat hourly rate, even after 40 hours
Fail to compensate for travel time between clients
Don’t maintain accurate records of hours worked

These practices are illegal and can result in significant wage theft from hardworking caregivers.

Why This Matters

Home care workers depend on every earned hour to support themselves and their families. If you routinely worked 45, 50, or more hours per week and were not paid overtime, your employer may owe you substantial back pay under federal and state law.

We’re Investigating Overtime Pay

Our firm is currently investigating overtime violations and wage theft in the home care industry, both in the Washington, D.C. region and nationwide. Employers must be held accountable for failing to pay workers fairly.

Contact Us

If you or someone you know works in home health care and suspects unpaid wages or overtime violations, contact us today. We offer free, confidential consultations and can help you understand your rights and potential claims.

The attorneys at Migliaccio & Rathod LLP have extensive experience in wage and hour class action litigation, including lawsuits involving unfair labor practices and deceptive corporate conduct. To learn more, visit our blog for updates on our current investigations and cases.