‘Babysitter’s Bill’ In California

A new Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, dubbed by critics as “The Babysitter’s Bill,” was just passed by the California State Assembly and would provide many workers with benefits they haven’t seen before. The bill, which is expected to pass the California Senate in January, would require employers of domestic workers over the age of 18 to pay those workers minimum wage, overtime and provide workers’ compensation coverage. It applies to all domestic workers — nannies, housekeepers and caregivers. It also sets requirements for providing domestic workers with break and meal periods. The author of the bill, Democratic Assemblyman Tom Ammiano, says it would not apply to casual babysitters.

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Potential benefits for CA caregivers: Workers’ comp, OT