Federal investigators have uncovered significant wage violations among home healthcare providers in California, affecting numerous workers. The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recovered $863,860 in unpaid wages and damages for 58 workers from four residential care providers who failed to pay minimum wage, overtime, or both.

The issue is part of a broader problem within the healthcare industry. In the fiscal year 2024, over 2,300 investigations by the division led to the recovery of more than $37.8 million in unpaid wages for nearly 30,000 workers nationwide. Employers were also fined over $2.8 million for federal labor regulation violations.

District Director Cesar Avila stated, "Huwag magkamali, nangangako ang Departamento ng Paggawa na ipapatigil ang pagsasamantala sa mga manggagawa ng mga employer sa industriya ng pangangalagang pantahanan at pananagutin sila para sa kanilang mga walang prinsipyong gawi sa pagtatrabaho." He highlighted that many affected workers are women and low-wage earners who cannot advocate for their full wages.

Specific cases include Brisbane Guest Home Inc., which operates three locations in Stockton and failed to pay overtime to 11 workers. The division recovered $483,185 in wages and imposed $7,546 in penalties.

Another case involved six facilities owned by one entity across Sacramento that did not pay overtime to 44 employees. The division recovered $306,066 in unpaid wages and damages while imposing $18,326 in penalties.

Jackson's Facilities Inc., also based in Sacramento, failed to compensate an employee for all work hours and made illegal deductions not specified in contracts. The division recovered $46,623 in this case.

Timeless Homecare Inc., operating as Amada Senior Care in Davis, paid partial but not full overtime wages to two employees. The division recovered $27,986 and assessed penalties of $2,058.

These investigations are part of a broader effort by the division to hold violators accountable while providing assistance and awareness resources to employers and stakeholders. Employers can access compliance assistance resources through the division's helpline at 866-4US-WAGE (487-9243) available nationwide with support in over 200 languages.

Additionally, individuals can download the Timesheet App available on iOS and Android devices for accurate timekeeping.

The news release is also available in Tagalog.