Nannies and housekeepers are pressing for California Governor Jerry Brown to sign Assembly Bill 889, which would give domestic workers rights to overtime pay other labor benefits such as meal breaks, according to KPCC-FM. Earlier this week, these workers gathered at the state capitol in a rally for these changes before the September 30 deadline.

Some are critical that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a document established by the Department of Labor (DOL) in 1938 does not reflect the current state of the industry. Many domestic employees, such as those who work in home healthcare establishments, are expected to provide assistance that greatly exceeds 40 hours in a week with receiving additional pay for their time and attendance.

However, these changes could cause problems for employers in the industry, as well as customers. As the baby boomer population ages, access to affordable home healthcare might become even more critical. The source explains this amendment to current labor laws would impact the wages of approximately 200,000 Californians employed in positions, such as home healthcare providers, nannies and housecleaners.

If the bill is passed, employers may need to invest in a payroll processing system that can track employee attendance more accurately, account for break times and calculate premium wages. 

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