Caregiver Rights Lawyer for California Workers

You Give Your Heart to Others. We Fight for Your Rights.

Caregivers, home health aides, and private duty nurses provide essential services, yet are often among the most exploited workers in the state. From being denied overtime and meal breaks to being misclassified as "independent contractors," you deserve a professional advocate who understands the unique rules of California caregiving law.

You Shouldn’t Have to Sacrifice Your Own Health to Care for Others

Many caregivers work in isolation, making it easy for employers to ignore labor laws. You may be told you are an "independent contractor" to avoid paying overtime, or that you are "on-call" 24/7 without pay. In California, these practices are illegal. If you are providing care in a private home or residential facility, you are protected by the same wage-and-hour laws as everyone else. It’s time to level the playing field.

Misclassification as Contractor

If your employer controls your schedule, duties, and pay, you are an employee—regardless of what your contract says.

Unpaid Overtime

Caregivers are often entitled to time-and-a-half (and sometimes double-time) for long shifts or weeks over 40 hours.

Denied Meal & Rest Breaks

Even in private homes, you are legally entitled to uninterrupted, duty-free 30-minute meal breaks and 10-minute rest periods.

Sleeping & On-Call Pay

If you are required to remain on-call or sleep at the client's home, you must be paid for that time under specific labor code rules.

Unpaid Travel Time

If you are required to travel between different clients’ homes during your workday, that time is compensable work time.

Illegal Payroll Deductions

Employers cannot charge you for the client's groceries, cleaning supplies, or general household overhead from your wages.

"Caring for Others is a Job. Being Exploited is Not."

Caregiving is grueling, high-pressure work. Employers often bank on the fact that you have a close, personal relationship with your patient, using that bond to guilt you into working for free. We separate your compassion from your employment contract. We don't just fight for the money they owe you; we fight to change the way your employer treats their staff.

“Your dedication to your patients is professional work. You are entitled to be paid for every hour you are under your employer’s control.” — Avi Gholian, Founding Attorney

No Upfront Fees

We work on a contingency basis. You pay nothing unless we recover your unpaid wages and penalties.

Deep Industry Expertise

We understand the specific labor codes that apply to home care agencies and private duty employers in California.

Strategic Pressure

We use legal discovery to audit payrolls and shift logs, uncovering systemic violations that agency owners try to hide.

Our Process is Simple & Transparent

You do not need to figure this out alone. We keep the process clear, explain what matters, and help you understand what comes next.

Start with a conversation

No high-pressure sales. Just an honest talk about your situation and how we can help.

01

Start With a Conversation

We review your typical workweek, your pay structure, and your daily responsibilities to spot the wage theft.

02

Review the Records

We examine your payroll records, shift logs, and any employment agreements to document every underpaid hour.

03

Build the Claim

We quantify the total amount of overtime, missed break premiums, and unreimbursed expenses your employer owes.

04

Push for Recovery

We pursue your employer for full compensation, ensuring you are paid for the vital work you do every day.

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You’ve been the backbone of care. It’s time you were paid like it. Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. We fight on a contingency basis—you pay nothing unless we win.

Common Questions About Caregiver Rights

Can I be a "live-in" caregiver and not get overtime?
Even live-in caregivers are entitled to overtime pay under California law unless they meet very specific and narrow exemptions. Being “live-in” does not mean your employer gets 24 hours of free labor.
Yes. If your employer requires you to work a shift where you cannot take a duty-free break, they must pay you a “premium” (an extra hour of pay) for every shift a break is missed.
If you are hired through an agency, they are your employer and they are responsible for your wages, taxes, and breaks. You are entitled to the same rights as any other employee.
If you have to travel from one client’s home to another during your workday, that is considered compensable time. You are also entitled to mileage reimbursement for those miles.
Most caregivers are misclassified. If the agency or family sets your hours and directs your work, you are legally an employee, and you are entitled to all the overtime and break protections that come with it.
We understand. We work to resolve these issues professionally with the employer or agency, minimizing any disruption to the care you provide. You can stand up for your rights without sacrificing your ethics.
Yes. You can typically seek back pay for unpaid overtime and break violations for the past three years. The sooner you reach out, the better we can preserve that evidence.