The former nanny of singer and songwriter Alanis Morissette filed a lawsuit against her employer in Sept., claiming that she was denied overtime wages and meal breaks.

The lawsuit quickly followed the recent change to the Fair Labor Standards Act, which now covers domestic workers - a category that includes nannies, though it still excludes babysitters.

Between August 2011 and March 2013, Bianca Cambeiro was employed by Morissette at $25 an hour to watch her son Ever Imre Morissette-Treadway, born in 2010. During this period, Cambeiro alleges that she consistently worked 12-hour overnight shifts from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m., and she was instructed not to leave the child alone unless a parent was present. Cambeiro also claims that she accompanied Morissette on several tours, during which she was often employed seven days a week.

Cambeiro is suing for $30,000 in unpaid wages and $100,000 in damages. According to the lawsuit, when other nannies employed by Morissette inquired about overtime pay, the performer's accountant allegedly replied, "we don't do that."

While keeping track of employee time can be a complicated task for domestic workers, it is vital to utilize an accurate time and attendance system to ensure that nannies and other in-home employees are adequately compensated for overtime.

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